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1Asian
adjective \ˈā-zhən also -shən\
: of or relating to Asia or its people
Full Definition of ASIAN
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent of Asia or its people
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First Known Use of ASIAN
1550
2Asian
noun
: a person born, raised, or living in Asia : a person whose family is from Asia
Full Definition of ASIAN
1
: a native or inhabitant of Asia
2
: a person of Asian descent
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First Known Use of ASIAN
1555
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ASIAN Defined for Kids
1Asian
adjective \ˈā-zhən\
Definition of ASIAN for Kids
: of or relating to Asia or its people <Asian cities> <Asian cooking>
2Asian
noun
Definition of ASIAN for Kids
: a person born or living in Asia
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