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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

The status of Romani

This section provides information about the status of the Romani language.

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• Number of speakers
• Uniformity
• Para-Romani
• Dialect diversity
• Official recognition
• Codification
• Readings and downloads

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