anti-Asian
adjective
ˌan-tē-ˈā-zhən 
-shən,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed to or hostile toward the people or culture of Asia
anti-Asian discrimination
anti-Asian bias
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But virulent strains of xenophobia, anti-Asian sentiment, and antisemitism persisted.
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Devin E. Naar / Made By History, TIME, 9 July 2024
Robinson has also posted racist, anti-Muslim and anti-Asian comments to his social media accounts, per Rolling Stone.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
The organization’s magazine, Grizzly Bear, often espoused anti-Asian rhetoric and false statements about Japanese Americans.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
At the time, the rise of Japan's auto industry led to some anti-Asian sentiment in Michigan.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2024
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Devin E. Naar / Made By History, TIME, 9 July 2024
Robinson has also posted racist, anti-Muslim and anti-Asian comments to his social media accounts, per Rolling Stone.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
The organization’s magazine, Grizzly Bear, often espoused anti-Asian rhetoric and false statements about Japanese Americans.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
At the time, the rise of Japan's auto industry led to some anti-Asian sentiment in Michigan.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2024
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“Anti-Asian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Asian. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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