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Definition Asian in American English

Asian adjective

adjective
/ˈeɪʒ(ə)n/

Differences between American and British English: Asian

In the U.S., Asian usually refers to people from countries in East and Southeast Asia, such as China, Japan, Thailand, or Korea. In the U.K., it usually refers to British people whose families originally came from the countries of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka).

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someone who is Asian is from Asia, especially one of the countries in East and Southeast Asia such as China, Japan, Thailand, or Korea

Example

90% of our students are Asian.

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relating to Asia or its culture

Example

Asian cuisine

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Definition Asian in American English