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单词 British Asian
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Definition of British Asian in English:

British Asian

adjective ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈeɪʃ(ə)nˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈeɪʒ(ə)n
  • 1Designating a person of South Asian origin or descent who holds a British passport (or the right to one) and is (or was) a resident of a former British colony in East Africa; of or relating to such people collectively.

  • 2Of or relating to British people of South Asian origin or descent; designating such a person.

noun ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈeɪʃ(ə)nˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈeɪʒ(ə)n
  • 1A person of South Asian origin or descent who holds a British passport (or the right to one) and is (or was) a resident of a former British colony in East Africa. See sense A. 1. Now historical.

  • 2A British person of South Asian origin or descent.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in The Times. From British + Asian.

 
 

Definition of British Asian in US English:

British Asian

adjective
  • 1Designating a person of South Asian origin or descent who holds a British passport (or the right to one) and is (or was) a resident of a former British colony in East Africa; of or relating to such people collectively.

  • 2Of or relating to British people of South Asian origin or descent; designating such a person.

noun
  • 1A person of South Asian origin or descent who holds a British passport (or the right to one) and is (or was) a resident of a former British colony in East Africa. See sense A. 1. Now historical.

  • 2A British person of South Asian origin or descent.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in The Times. From British + Asian.

 
 
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