Asian
pronunciation
How to pronounce Asian in British English:
UK [ˈeɪʃn]
How to pronounce Asian in American English:
US [ˈeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a native or inhabitant of Asia
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
- denoting or characteristic of the biogeographic region including southern Asia and the Malay Archipelago as far as the Philippines and Borneo and Java
Word Origin
- Asian (n.)
- late 14c., "inhabitant of Asia (Minor)," from Latin Asianus (adjective and noun, "belonging to the province of Asia;" "an inhabitant of Asia"), from Greek Asianos, from Asia (see Asia). Ousted Asiatic as the preferred term in Britain c. 1950. The term "Asiatic" has come to be regarded with disfavour by those to whom it is applied, and they feel entitled to be brought into line with usage in regard to Europeans, Americans and Australians. ["Times Literary Supplement," Feb. 6, 1953] As an adjective in English, by 1690s.
Example
- 1. Asian shares and u. s.futures rose .
- 2. Which asian carrier offers the best travel experience ?
- 3. The asian avoidance of marriage is new , and striking .
- 4. Asians got the asian network .
- 5. Asian firms will benefit most .