intialainen — meaning in English

English meaning

• Asian noun A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.
• Indian adj Relating to India or its people, languages, or culture.

Senses

intialainen is used for these senses in English:

• Indian Of or relating to India or its people; or (formerly) of the East Indies. [from 14th c.]
• Indian (countable) A person from India. [from 13th c.]

Asian — full definition

1. noun A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.
2. adj Relating to or coming from Asia.

Indian — full definition

1. adj Relating to India or its people, languages, or culture.
2. adj (dated, now often considered outdated or offensive in this sense) Relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

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