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And "Gypsies", describing the Romani people, is sometimes considered derogatory because of its negative connotations, and because it is reflective of the mistak

And "Gypsies", describing the Romani people, is sometimes considered derogatory because of its negative connotations, and because it is reflective of the mistaken belief that they were itinerant Egyptians.

MBCook 10y ago
Interesting. I'd never heard the Egyptian part before.
afsina 10y ago
They were probably originated from India.