desi
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- noun
- /ˈdeɪsi/
- Indian
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persona del subcontinente indio
- We know that the core is Zim, Harper, Werth, Desi, and Ramos, and Suzuki will likely return.
- desi and kabuli
Examples
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The American Desi sample is no way an accurate or true representative of the population.
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Perhaps a Desi reader can enlighten us in the comments.
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And finally, Desi, "our primary driving force in which we will continue to invest to sustain innovation."
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I was (am) lucky enough to have friends and family like Desi, but so, so many are not.
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We are not desi; we are not Hindustani Mussalmans.
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Many desi communities around the world celebrate their cultural heritage through festivals and food.
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As a desi living abroad, he often shares traditional recipes with his friends to keep his culture alive.
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Desi music has gained popularity internationally, influencing various genres across the globe.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Desi comes from the Hindi and Urdu desh and the Sanskrit deśa, both meaning 'country'. So calling someone a desi is like saying they come from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh, especially when they live in another country.