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History of the Romani language

Origins Names Development phases Proto-Romani Other characteristic features of Proto-Romani Early Romani Present-day Romani dialects Recommended reading

Dialect Classification

Dialect Classification Geographical spread Grouping dialects Recommended reading

History of Romani Linguistics

A brief history Recommended reading

The status of Romani

Numbers and distribution Uniformity Para-Romani Dialect diversity Official recognition Codification Readings and downloads

The structure of Romani

Introduction Lexicon Sound System Nominals Verbs Other Categories Syntax

History of Romani Linguistics

This section provides a brief history of Romani linguistics, from 1542 to present day.

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• A brief history of Romani linguistics
• Recommended reading

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