South Asian
Americanadjective
noun
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South Asians
plural
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Example Sentences
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Experts point to weak consumer demand linked to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, but also blame structural weaknesses in the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Like many South Asian families then, she followed relatives who had moved first to build a new life.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The 21,000-square-foot property became known as Villa Andalusia and combines South Asian aesthetics with European architecture.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Air Quality Index peaked at 208, levels more commonly associated with South Asian cities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
When I first told Maddy there was a South Asian cooking club, she crinkled her freckled nose and said, “No. Thank. You.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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