Asian

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Asian

Asian (pronunciation: /ˈeɪʃən/) is a term used to refer to people, things, or concepts originating from or associated with the continent of Asia. The term has various applications depending on the context and geographical region.

Etymology

The term "Asian" is derived from the word "Asia", which in turn originates from the Ancient Greek word "Ἀσία", possibly from the Akkadian word "asu" meaning "to rise", in reference to the sun, thus "land of the sunrise."

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