Pan-Asian
AmericanUsage
What does pan-Asian mean? Pan-Asian describes something that relates to all Asian peoples, as in Layla decided to major in pan-Asian literature rather than European literature. Pan-Asian describes something as relating to all of Asia or all Asian peoples. It implies a unity of all Asian nations, either in terms of culture, politics, ideology, faith, or other such forces. For example, it’s often used to describe restaurants and markets that sell food and products from a variety of Asian nations. Note, however, that Asia is made up of more than 40 countries, each with its own history, culture, and in many cases language. Pan-Asian also means of or relating to Pan-Asianism, an idea of political alliance of all the Asian nations. Example: They are having a festival downtown to celebrate pan-Asian history.
Etymology
Origin of Pan-Asian
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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But your joint dollars will go further in Yakima Valley — and your stomach will rumble at the New American, Mexican and Pan-Asian options.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
“Why this history of a landmark Pan-Asian American social justice movement had been all but forgotten.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
The Convoy District is the largest Pan-Asian destination in Southern California that has over 200 restaurants in that area.
From Salon ● May 18, 2022
TenPenh, a sleek Pan-Asian restaurant that formerly lived in downtown D.C., serves such menu standouts as smoked lobster and whole crispy fish.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 22, 2017
Pan-America, 130, 138 Pan-Asia Alliance, 234 Pan-Asia Holy War, 11 Pan-Asian Railroad, 212 Pan-Asiatic Association, 31 “Pan-Colored” alliance, 70, 229, 233 ff.
From The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy by Lothrop Stoddard
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