The Roma widely known in the English-speaking world as gypsies, trace their ethnic origins to the Indian Subcontinent, are widely dispersed today with greater concentration in Central and Eastern Europe. The Roma's close-knit society place a high value on the extended family. Most speak one of several dialects of Romani, and will often also speak the language of the countries they live it.

Question

Is this considered state, nation, multinational state, nation-state, stateless nation, or multi-state nation

Answer 1

The Roma can be described as a stateless nation. They are a distinct ethnic group with a shared culture and heritage, but they do not have a sovereign state of their own. They are widely dispersed across different countries and do not have a centralized political authority.