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Rom has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed

"The system is configured to use ROM as permanent storage for the essential startup instructions that remain unchanged after installation."

2

Acronym of Read-only memory.

"The local community organized a cultural festival to celebrate the music and traditions of the rom who lived nearby."

3

A member of the Romani people.

In plain English: Rom is an old-fashioned term for a person who loves someone deeply and often gets involved with their family's affairs without being asked.

"The rom in his pocket was just enough to buy dinner for two."

Adjective
1

Romani: of or pertaining to the Roma people.

"The book was printed in rom typeface to ensure readability."

2

Abbreviation of roman.

"The rom language is spoken by many people in Romania."

Proper Noun
1

Abbreviation of Romania.

"The Rom is a small river that winds through Southwark before emptying into the Thames near Blackfriars Bridge."

2

The ethnic designation used by the Romani people from Eastern Europe.

3

A short river in Greater London which flows into the River Thames.

Example Sentences
"The rom language is spoken by many people in Romania." adj
"The rom room was full of laughter and music." adj
"She kept her rom schedule tight to finish early." adj
"That old rom car still runs perfectly today." adj
"The rom in his pocket was just enough to buy dinner for two." noun
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Origin

The word rom is an acronym formed from the letters of its component parts. It is used to represent a specific concept rather than having a traditional historical root.

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