Pan-Asian

American  

[pan-ey-zhuhn, -shuhn] / ˌpænˈeɪ ʒən, -ʃən /

adjective

1. of or relating to all Asian peoples.

2. of or relating to Pan-Asianism.

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Usage

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

“Why this history of a landmark Pan-Asian American social justice movement had been all but forgotten.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2022

Saliama Specialties has been a popular hangout for the Muslim community, serving “Halal Pan-Asian Street Food” with Vietnamese and Malaysian fare such as banh mi, chicken satay and a “vegan ham” made from tofu skin.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 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

Concept: Pan-Asian cuisine developed by Johnston and his MGM colleagues in Las Vegas.

From Washington Post • Dec. 8, 2016

This Pan-Asian doctrine had been the topic of frequent discussion by Japanese and Russians.

From The Political Doctrines of Sun Yat-sen: An Exposition of the San Min Chu I by Linebarger, Paul Myron Anthony