Synonyms for

Asian

Verb / ˈeɪʒʌn / Another word for asian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of Asia or its people.

Synonyms & similar words

asiatic asian oriental eastern asiatic chinese japanese korean mongolian tibetan vietnamese indian thai indonesian malaysian filipino singaporean burmese nepali pakistani

Synonyms by register

Formal

oriental eastern

Literary

oriental

Antonyms

european african american australian western oriental

Common collocations

  • asian continent
  • asian culture
  • asian food
  • asian countries
  • asian languages
  • asian people
  • asian market

Word family

noun asian
adjective asian

Usage note

The term 'Asian' is a broad geographical and cultural descriptor. 'Oriental' is an older term, often considered outdated or even offensive, and should generally be avoided.

Example sentences

  1. My friend is Asian and she speaks two languages fluently.
  2. I love watching Asian movies.
  3. Asian cuisine is one of my favorites.
  4. My neighbor is from an Asian country.
  5. Asian cultures are very interesting to learn about.

Quotes

  • "Asia is not a continent, it's a mindset." - Amitav Ghosh
  • "To know one's self is wisdom, but not to know one's neighbors is genius." - Minna Antrim
  • "I feel very proud of the work that we've done in Asia." - Sundar Pichai

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