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

The history of the Anglo-Indian community can be traced back to the 16th Century, when the Portuguese colonised parts of India.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2023

Ms Barrie says she grew up in a "pukka Anglo-Indian home", listening to country music stars Merle Haggard and Buck Owens and relishing meat ball curry, coconut rice and devil chutney.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2023

The crosscurrents are not lost on Mr. Walsh, who works for the Hinduja Group, an Anglo-Indian conglomerate controlled by the Hinduja brothers, which has holdings in automotive manufacturing, oil and gas, and health care.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2022

In 1884 he was appointed viceroy of India, succeeding Lord Ripon, whose zeal on behalf of the natives had created a good deal of antagonism among the officials and the Anglo-Indian community.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various