Anglo-Indian

American  

[ang-gloh-in-dee-uhn] / ˈæŋ gloʊˈɪn di ən /

adjective

1. belonging to, relating to, or involving England and India, especially as politically associated.

   Anglo-Indian treaties.

2. of or relating to Anglo-Indians or their speech.

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noun

1. a person of English and Indian ancestry.

2. the speech of such persons, characterized by the Anglicizations of Indian words.

3. a person of English birth or citizenship living in India.

Anglo-Indian British  

adjective

1. of or relating to England and India

2. denoting or relating to Anglo-Indians

3. (of a word) introduced into English from an Indian language

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noun

1. a person of mixed English and Indian descent

2. an English person who lives or has lived for a long time in India

Etymology

Origin of Anglo-Indian

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

For this recipe from our book “COOKish,” which limits recipes to just six ingredients without sacrificing flavor, we took inspiration from an Anglo-Indian dish called kedgeree.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Clive Van Buerle, a governing body member of the All-India Anglo-Indian Association, says that their member count suggests there are around 350,000-400,000 Anglo-Indians in the country.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2023

In 1983, her Anglo-Indian heritage was revealed in a biography, Princess Merle: The Romantic Life of Merle Oberon.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2022

Lazaro was born in 1921 to an Anglo-Indian family.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2022

And at his exit from the scene, the storm broke; a storm of resentment that swept Betty James out beyond even the uttermost fringe of Anglo-Indian society.

From Superwomen by Terhune, Albert Payson