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Definition Asian in British English

Asian adjective

adjective
/ˈeɪʒ(ə)n/

Differences between British and American English: Asian

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

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someone who is Asian is from Asia, especially one of the countries in South Asia such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka

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 British English