Asian
/ˈeɪʃən/
Definition

Definition of Asian - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
from asiarelated to the continent of Asia
  • The Asian continent is vast and diverse.
eastern
2.
regional heritagerelated to East or Southeast Asia
  • Asian cuisine includes sushi and dim sum.
Oriental

Noun

1.
personsomeone from Asia
  • My friend is an Asian.
Oriental
2.
animalsTECH.UKdomestic cat breed similar to the BurmeseTECH.UK
  • The Asian is known for its sleek coat.
cat feline kitten
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Images of Asian

  • Asian: domestic cat breed similar to the Burmese
    domestic cat breed similar to the Burmese

Expressions with Asian

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crisp juicy fruit from northeastern Asia
I love the crispness of an Asian pear.
part of Russia located in Asia
Asian Russia is known for its vast Siberian landscapes.
related to Southeast Asia or its people
The Southeast Asian cuisine is known for its spices.
any heavy-bodied fish from East Asia
Asian carp are often found in American rivers.
spiritual practice with shamans mediating spirit and physical worlds
Asian shamanism involves rituals to connect with spirits.
period of financial crisis in Asia during the late 1990s
The Asian financial crisis affected many countries in East and Southeast Asia.

Origin of Asian

From Asia, the continent name

Terms with Asian included in their meaning

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food
leafy Asian vegetable used raw or cooked in dishes
bok choy
leafy Asian vegetable commonly called bok choy used in stir-fries
cooking
ground spice mix used in Asian cooking
Asian cuisine
spicy condiment made from garlic used in many Asian dishes
cooking
dark brown sauce made from oysters used in Asian cuisine
Asian cuisine
fried or steamed roll filled with vegetables and sometimes meat
world atlas
Central Asian state, capital in Dushanbe, independent since 1991
culture
related to Asian countries such as India and China

Examples of Asian in a sentence

  • The Asian market has seen significant growth.
  • The Asian market is growing rapidly.
  • Asian traditions are celebrated during the festival.
  • The festival celebrated the diverse cultures of Asians.
  • Asians have contributed significantly to global technology advancements.
  • Many cat lovers admire the Asian for its temperament.

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  1. French:asiatique, Asiatique, ...
  2. German:asiatisch, Asiate, ...
  3. Italian:asiatico, Asian, ...
  4. Spanish:asiático, ...
  5. Portuguese:asiático, ...
  6. Chinese:亚洲的, 亚洲人, ...
  7. Japanese:アジアの, アジア人, ...
  8. Arabic:آسِيَوِيّ, سلالة قط منزلي شبيهة بالبورمي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָסִיָּתִי, אָסִיָּאתִי, ...
  10. Russian:азиатский, азиат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:азійський, азіат, ...
  12. Hindi:एशियाई, एशियन, ...
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