Asian

usgb/ˈeɪʒn/
adjective

Something or someone from Asia, the largest continent in the world.

She is Asian, she was born in Japan.
Visual representation of "asian" - Something or someone from Asia, the largest continent in the world.

Often appears as...

  • asian culture
  • asian cuisine
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Diverse Continents

Asia includes 49 countries, each with unique cultures. 'Asian' isn't specific to any one culture.

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She studied Asian cultures to appreciate their diversity.
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Geographically Broad

'Asian' refers to a vast area from Turkey to Japan; don't confuse it with East Asia only.

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The Asian continent stretches from the Middle East to the Pacific Ocean.
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Avoiding Stereotypes

Using 'Asian' doesn't imply similar traits among people from different Asian countries.

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Although both are Asian countries, China and India are very different.
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