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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSouth-Asian
/ˈsaʊθˈeɪ.ʒən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characteristic of the countries of South Asia.
"The South-Asian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and diverse ingredients."
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A person from South Asia or of South Asian descent.
"Many South-Asians have made significant contributions to the arts and sciences."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'South-Asian' is derived from 'South Asia', which refers to the southern region of Asia, encompassing countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The term gained prominence in the late 20th century as a way to describe the cultural, social, and political aspects of this diverse region.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "South-Asian" is said worldwide
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sud-asiatique
Transliteration: syda-ziatik
"La cuisine sud-asiatique est très variée."
südasiatisch
Transliteration: zyda-ziatisch
"Die südasiatische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig."
sudasiatico
Transliteration: sudaziatiko
"La musica sudasiatica è molto popolare."
sudasiático
Transliteration: sudasiático
"El arte sudasiático es conocido por su diversidad."
sul-asiático
Transliteration: sul-asiático
"A literatura sul-asiática é rica em tradições."
दक्षिण एशियाई
Transliteration: Dakshin Aishiyaai
"दक्षिण एशियाई संस्कृति बहुत विविध है।"
南亚的
Transliteration: Nán yà de
"南亚的音乐风格各异。"
남아시아의
Transliteration: Nam Asia-ui
"남아시아의 전통은 매우 다양하다."
南アジアの
Transliteration: Minami Ajia no
"南アジアの文化は非常に豊かです。"
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