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Asiatic
Asiatic (pronunciation: /ˌeɪʃiˈætɪk/) is an adjective that refers to something related to Asia, the largest continent on Earth. The term is derived from the Latin word "Asiaticus", which means "of or pertaining to Asia".
Etymology
The term "Asiatic" comes from the Latin word "Asiaticus", which is derived from the Greek word "Ἀσία" (Asia). The Greek word is believed to be named after the mythological figure "Asia", a Titaness in Greek mythology.
Related Terms
- Asia: The largest continent on Earth, to which the term "Asiatic" pertains.
- Asiatic peoples: The various ethnic groups native to Asia.
- Asiatic languages: The languages spoken by the Asiatic peoples.
- Asiatic mode of production: A controversial concept in Marxist theory.
- Asiatic Society: A learned society that promotes the study of Asian culture and history.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Asiatic
- Wikipedia's article - Asiatic
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