Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (abbreviated to GRT) is an umbrella term used in the United Kingdom to represent several diverse ethnic groups which have a shared history of nomadism.
In the phrase GRT, the Gypsy grouping encompasses ethnic groups of Romani ancestry that have resided in Britain since the 16th century, including the English Gypsies (Romanichal) and Welsh Gypsies (Kale), but may also include other indigenous groups. The British government and British GRT rights groups understand the term Roma as encompassing more recent Romani migrants from mainland Europe and their descendants. Travellers include Irish Travellers (Mincéirí) residing in Britain and Northern Ireland and other non-Romani traditional travelling people such as Scottish Travellers. Although these groups' lifestyles traditionally involved travel, most GRT people now live in houses or permanent caravan berths.
The term GRT is used officially by the British Government and Travellers' Rights organisations, as well as by universities, academics and local authorities. GRT people are protected under the UK's equality of opportunity legislation, however they face frequent discrimination and racism in their dealings with state bodies and the non-GRT community.
GRT people, as a group, are at risk of social exclusion and suffer from disadvantages in education, housing and health.