Asian meaning

UK /ˈeɪʃən/ US /ˈeɪʒən/ 2 syllables

Asian (adjective): of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture.

Asian has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

Asian as an adjective

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
    • Asian countries

    Synonyms: Asiatic

    Related forms: Asia

Asian as a noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Asia

    Synonyms: Asiatic

    Type of: inhabitant, person of color

    Kinds: coolie, Evenki, Mongol, Indian, Eurasian, Afghan, Altaic, Armenian, Bangladeshi, Bengali, Bhutanese, Burmese

How to pronounce Asian

Asian is pronounced /ˈeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˈeɪʒən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in AN · 5-letter words

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