Word Study
asian
CIDE DICTIONARY
asian, a. [L. Asianus, Gr. , fr. , L. Asia.].
Of or pertaining to Asia; Asiatic. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
asian, n. & adj.
--n.
1 a native of Asia.
2 a person of Asian descent.
--adj. of or relating to Asia or its people, customs, or languages.
--n.
1 a native of Asia.
2 a person of Asian descent.
--adj. of or relating to Asia or its people, customs, or languages.
Etymology
L Asianus f. Gk Asianos f. Asia
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