Asian
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- proper noun
- /ˈeɪʒən/
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asiático
- "You're the kings of the world, you Asians," she said at last.
- Asians and Hispanics
- Asians and Pacific Islanders
- Asians and Blacks
Examples
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Yeah, it was, I think she was like half Asian, half American.
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During the same period, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders almost doubled, from 1.5 to 2.9.
Academic text (1991) -
So for me I am Asian and I lack said gene.
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Every Indian South Asian house that you visit will have a tray.
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And I'm going to earn on most successful Asian American.
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She was born in Australia like me but is from South Asian background.
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Sadly, there are so many Americans that see a person of Asian descent, right?
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Hi, the lovely Joan Kim tagged me to do this Asian, Asian American, Asian American tag.
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Asians are an industrious people.
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My friend is Asian and often shares stories about her family's traditions.
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, originally used for the lands to the 'east' of Europe, so calling someone Asian means they are 'from Asia' or have 'Asian' ancestry.