"Roget" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A thesaurus of words.
A common male given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Scandinavian name "Hroger," which is composed of two elements: "hroth," meaning "fame" or "renown," and "ger," meaning "spear." The name Roger is also a shortened form of Rogerius or Rogerus, medieval names that were popularized by the Norman Conquest of England.
Rogue(s) refers to:<br><br>1. A dishonest or deceitful person, especially one who cheats or fraudulently obtains money.<br>2. A dishonest person, especially one who deceives others for personal gain.<br>3. A scoundrel or rascal.<br>4. A morally corrupt person, often with no intention of doing what is right.<br>5. In history, a person who broke the law or was an outlaw.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- The con artist turned out to be a rogue who swindled thousands of people.<br>- He's a rogue trader who has been scamming investors for years.<br>- They arrested a group of rogue copiers who embezzled money from the police department.
The Rohingya people are a Muslim ethnic group native to the region of Rakhine State (also known as Arakan) in Myanmar (formerly Burma). They have been increasingly persecuted and marginalized by the Myanmar government since the mid-20th century, with widespread violence, particularly in 2017, leading to a massive refugee crisis.<br><br>The Rohingya have been denied citizenship and basic human rights, despite being present in Myanmar for generations. They are subjected to restrictions on their movement, freedom of speech, and access to education, healthcare, and other essential services.<br><br>The term "Rohingya" is often associated with the conflict and controversy surrounding the group, as the Myanmar government does not officially recognize them as a legitimate ethnic group, and their right to self-identify is disputed.<br><br>The United Nations has characterized the Rohingya as one of the most persecuted minorities in the world, and various human rights organizations have accused Myanmar's military and government of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.