Spains oldest dictionary under fire for equating gypsy with cheat

Roma group calls on Royal Spanish Academy to remove latest definition of the word, saying language has consequences

Spains oldest and most authoritative dictionary has prompted outrage by defining gypsy as one who lies and cheats.

After 13 years spent updating entries, the Royal Spanish Academy unveiled its 23rd edition of the Spanish dictionary at a sombre ceremony presided by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, earlier this month.

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