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tzigane

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈziːɡən/

KK: /tziˈgæn/

noun
Definition

A person from the Romani ethnic group, often associated with a nomadic lifestyle and known for their unique culture and traditions.


Example

The tzigane played beautiful music that captivated everyone at the festival.


Conversation
Sloth A
I met a really interesting person at the festival last weekend.
Sloth B
Oh really? What were they like?
Sloth A
They were a tzigane who shared amazing stories about their culture.
Sloth B
That sounds fascinating! I'd love to hear more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
romani
gypsy
traveler
Antonyms
settler
local
native
Root Explanation

Tzigane originates from the Romani word 'tsigane', which refers to a member of the Romani people, often associated with a nomadic lifestyle. The term is used in various European languages to denote the Romani culture and its people.

Memory Tip

Think of the Romani word 'tsigane' to remember that 'tzigane' refers to a member of the Romani people.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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