adj
Desi
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adj
1
Relating to the people, culture, or products of South Asia and its diaspora.
"The restaurant serves authentic desi food."
noun
1
A person from South Asia or of South Asian descent living abroad.
"Many desis gathered at the festival to celebrate Diwali."
How to Use Desi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to South Asian people or culture, especially outside South Asia itself.
Word Forms
more Desi comparative, Desis plural, most Desi superlative
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Etymology
From Hindi-Urdu desi, meaning "of the country" or "native," from desh ("country, homeland").