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Asian–American
noun Asian–Amer·i·can \-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən\
: an American who was born in Asia or whose family is from Asia
Full Definition of ASIAN-AMERICAN
: an American of Asian descent
— Asian–American adjective
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First Known Use of ASIAN-AMERICAN
1973
ASIAN-AMERICAN Defined for Kids
Asian–American
noun Asian–Amer·i·can \-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən\
Definition of ASIAN-AMERICAN for Kids
: an American who has Asian ancestors
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