Asian
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."
Related Terms
- Asian American
- Asian cuisine
- Asian culture
- Asian languages
- Asian literature
- Asian philosophy
- Asian religions
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Asian
- Wikipedia's article - Asian
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski