English Explanatory Dictionary

Amerasian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person of mixed American and Asian parentage, especially if their father was an American serviceman or temporary resident stationed in Asia.
adj
  1. Of mixed American and Asian parentage.

Pronunciation

/ˌæm.əˈɹeɪ.ʒən/ /ˌæm.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

Amerasian Amerasians

Etymology

Blend of American + Asian, modelled after Eurasian.

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