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Azjatka — meaning in English

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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

Azjatka is used for these senses in English:

  • Asian (US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.
  • Oriental (archaic) A person from the eastern region of a place. [15th–19th 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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