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[ adjective ] denoting or characteristic of the biogeographic region including southern Asia and the Malay Archipelago as far as the Philippines, Borneo and Java

Synonyms

oriental

Examples

"for people of South and East Asian ancestry the term `Asian' is preferred to `Oriental'"

Related terms

eastern

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[ adjective ] of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture

Synonyms

Asiatic

Examples

"Asian countries"

Related terms

Asia Asia

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