East Indian
See also: East Indian Catholic
English
Etymology
East Indies + -ian. May also be analyzed as east + Indian.
Adjective
East Indian (comparative more East Indian, superlative most East Indian)
- Of or pertaining to the people, products, or culture of Southeast Asia, particularly the Malay Archipelago, Sri Lanka, or India.
- (Canada, Caribbean) Of or pertaining to the people, products, or culture of India, or South Asia in general.
Noun
East Indian (plural East Indians)
- A native or inhabitant of the Malay Archipelago, Sri Lanka, or India.
Related terms
References
- Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary, 1987-1996.
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