South Asian

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adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of South Asia (a region of indefinite boundaries usually thought of as including all or some of the following countries: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives) or its people

South Asian

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noun

plural South Asians

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: a native or inhabitant of South Asia

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: a person of South Asian descent

Examples of South Asian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

These have been found to typically be most prevalent among African and South Asian nations. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

It is mainly grown in Middle Eastern, South Asian and Mediterranean countries. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

However, du Plessis identifies the crucial challenge of expanding beyond the South Asian diaspora, advocating for widespread visibility in American culture and integrating cricket into schools to foster new fans and local talent. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

The South Asian country meets nearly 85% of its fuel needs via imports and with Strait of Hormuz a key supply route prior to the war. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for South Asian

• abrasion
• caucasian
• equation
• eurasian
• evasion
• invasion
• occasion
• persuasion
• athanasian
• suasion