Romani people in Syria
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| Total population | |
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| (45,700 [1]) | |
| Languages | |
| Domari, Arabic, Aramaic, Kurdish, Turkish | |
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| Islam, Christianity, Romani religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Dom people, Nawar people, Kawliya |
Romani people in Syria speak the Domari language. They immigrated to the territory of the present day Syria from South Asia, particularly from India, in Byzantine times. Romani (Dom or Nawar) people self-segregated themselves for centuries from the dominant culture of Syria, who view Romani as dishonorable though clever. Historically, Gypsies in Syria have provided musical entertainment as weddings and other celebrations. The majority of Syrian Romani encampments are found in rural areas.[2]
The exonym "Nawar" could be used sometimes offensively, denoting a contemptible and immoral lifestyle associating them with beggars, itinerants, and thieves.[3]
See also
References
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- The Domari Language of Aleppo (Syria)
- The Gypsies of Syria, Dom Research Center
Further reading
- Herin, B. (2012). "The Domari language of Aleppo (Syria)" Linguistic Discovery 10 (2), 1-52.
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1 Under the terms of the Syrian Constitution the Druze community is designated as a part of the Syrian Muslim community.
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