: of, relating to, or characteristic of Southeast Asia (a region of indefinite boundaries usually thought of as including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam and sometimes Singapore, Indonesia, and/or the Philippines) or its people
plural Southeast Asians
1
: a native or inhabitant of Southeast Asia
2
: a person of Southeast Asian descent
Examples of Southeast Asian in a Sentence
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The pact comes just two months after ReelShort launched its first major Southeast Asian partnership with Thailand’s AIS, as the company moves to build a broader regional presence through telecom and content collaborations.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Pandan waffles, matcha flan and durian smoothies, among other Southeast Asian treats, round out the menu.
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Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Viu and iQIYI International unveiled a Southeast Asian bundle at APOS this week, and Disney+ teamed up with CJ ENM’s Tving in Japan late last year.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The deal comes just a few months after ReelShort’s Southeast Asian debut through a similar deal with AIS in Thailand.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
In May 2013, the Met returned the aforementioned kneeling figures that had long guarded its Southeast Asian art wing.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Valentine Willie, a lawyer by training who spent his career promoting contemporary Southeast Asian art as a curator and galleriest, died on June 9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
And then came a whole snapper served with Southeast Asian dipping sauces, piles of fresh herbs, and lettuce wrappers.
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Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Adjective
Among Southeast Asian nations, the bank expects Singapore and the Philippines to be directly exposed to shocks in global food prices, due to their position as net food importers.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The pact comes just two months after ReelShort launched its first major Southeast Asian partnership with Thailand’s AIS, as the company moves to build a broader regional presence through telecom and content collaborations.
—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Pandan waffles, matcha flan and durian smoothies, among other Southeast Asian treats, round out the menu.
—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Viu and iQIYI International unveiled a Southeast Asian bundle at APOS this week, and Disney+ teamed up with CJ ENM’s Tving in Japan late last year.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The deal comes just a few months after ReelShort’s Southeast Asian debut through a similar deal with AIS in Thailand.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
In May 2013, the Met returned the aforementioned kneeling figures that had long guarded its Southeast Asian art wing.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Valentine Willie, a lawyer by training who spent his career promoting contemporary Southeast Asian art as a curator and galleriest, died on June 9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
And then came a whole snapper served with Southeast Asian dipping sauces, piles of fresh herbs, and lettuce wrappers.
—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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“Southeast Asian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southeast%20Asian. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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