Asian
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- adjective
- /ˈeɪʒən/
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asiático
- Before the MATH Study, the Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team had an office only in Los Angeles.
- Southeast Asian
- East Asian
- Asian American
Another classic old school Asian snack, Haw Flake.
- Another classic old school Asian snack, Haw Flake.
- He was an FBI agent who happened to be Asian and spoke Arabic.
- China's last share has been captured mostly by other Asian countries like Vietnam.
- And, you know, I think having a little Asian baby is beautiful.
- It's such a strong Asian value to work hard.
- It's like the heart of Asian Say this again.
- Then you better give it up to Asian cinema boats.
- It had like a, it had a Asian shape, you know.
- But I don't love Asian drinks, but I love Asian liquid.
- This, this is he's black as hell, got Asian shit all hanging around.
- My mom's just a typical Asian narcissist mom.
- The poor rickshaw driver in a Asian country has a cell phone.
Examples
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We're seeing a lot of victimization of Asian immigrants in San Francisco.
Fiction book (1991) -
You've got Southeast Asia, Asian countries and companies and ports.
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It's such a strong Asian value to work hard.
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Many reasons are possible for the better health of Asian groups compared with whites.
Academic text (2011) -
The man behind the counter was Asian, probably Korean, an older man with tired eyes.
Fiction book (1991) -
The largest and most alarming wave came during the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis.
Academic text (2011) -
As elsewhere, Southeast Asian artists, naturally, have depended on curators to attract audiences.
Academic text (2011) -
Another pan-Southeast Asian art exhibition, curated by Iola Lenzi, opened in March 2011.
Academic text (2011) -
In CPS data, information regarding specific nationalities of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics/Latinos is not available.
Academic text (2011) -
The Asian culture is rich in traditions and history.
Synonyms
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About Asia and its people, languages, or culture
Idioms
- Offensive
A joking saying that people of Asian background seem to stay looking young for a long time
Compounds
A group of Southeast Asian countries that work together on trade, politics, and security
- Indian
A venomous snake with bright red, yellow, and black bands that lives in Asia
- Australian
A very large crocodile that lives in rivers and near the sea in eastern Asia and nearby islands
- Indian
A sea animal with a hard shell and a long tail spine that lives on Asian coasts
- Archaic
A worldwide flu illness that began in Asia in 1957 and spread to many countries
A large beetle from eastern Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees like maple or oak
- Australian
A large perch-like fish that lives in the sea, coastal areas, and rivers in the Indo-Pacific
A religion in northern Asia where shamans talk with spirits to heal and guide people
- Specialized
A small black and white mosquito from Asia that bites people and can spread diseases like dengue
- Specialized
A large wild animal like a big cow that lives in Asian forests and grasslands
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Asian comes from the place name Asia, a name used long ago for the lands to the 'east' of Europe; so Asian means 'relating to Asia'.