ασιάτικος — 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.
• Oriental adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.

Senses

ασιάτικος is used for these senses in English:

• Asian Of, relating to or from Asia.
• Oriental Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th 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.

Oriental — full definition

1. adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
2. noun A gem, especially a pearl, prized for its exceptional shine.

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