Anglo-Indian
Americanadjective
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belonging to, relating to, or involving England and India, especially as politically associated.
Anglo-Indian treaties.
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of or relating to Anglo-Indians or their speech.
noun
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a person of English and Indian ancestry.
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the speech of such persons, characterized by the Anglicizations of Indian words.
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a person of English birth or citizenship living in India.
adjective
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of or relating to England and India
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denoting or relating to Anglo-Indians
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(of a word) introduced into English from an Indian language
noun
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a person of mixed English and Indian descent
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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
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A 19th-Century Anglo-Indian journal derided the voices of boys playing women as "discordant", comparing them unfavourably to "howling jackals".
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
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
While Anglo-Indian associations advocate for political representation, individuals like Ms Barrie are forging kinship and solidarity online.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2023
Lazaro was born in 1921 to an Anglo-Indian family.
From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2022
They represent a large part of the Anglo-Indian population.
From From Egypt to Japan by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)
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