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The word "Romanichal" is derived from Romani chal, where chal is Angloromani for "fellow". | |||
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Nearly all Romanichal in Great Britain live in England, with smaller communities in South Wales, Northeast Wales, and the Scottish Borders. | |||
In Great Britain, there is a sharp north–south divide among Romanichal. Southern Romanichal live in the South East, South West, Midlands, East Anglia, and South Wales; Northern Romanichal live in the North West, Yorkshire, Scottish Borders, and northeastern Wales. The two groups' dialects differ in accent and vocabulary. | |||
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Revision as of 01:57, 20 April 2026
Introduction
The Romanichal also known as Romany Gypsies or English Gypsies are a Romani subgroup in the United Kingdom. Many Romanichal speak Angloromani, a mixed language that blends Romani vocabulary with English syntax. Romanichal residing in England, Scotland, and Wales are considered part of the (Romani) Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community.
Genetic, cultural, and linguistic findings indicate that the Romani people trace their origins to South Asia, likely in the regions of present-day Punjab, Rajasthan, and Sindh.
Etymology
The word "Romanichal" is derived from Romani chal, where chal is Angloromani for "fellow".
Distribution
Nearly all Romanichal in Great Britain live in England, with smaller communities in South Wales, Northeast Wales, and the Scottish Borders.
In Great Britain, there is a sharp north–south divide among Romanichal. Southern Romanichal live in the South East, South West, Midlands, East Anglia, and South Wales; Northern Romanichal live in the North West, Yorkshire, Scottish Borders, and northeastern Wales. The two groups' dialects differ in accent and vocabulary.
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