Asiatic
an Asian person.
Origin of Asiatic
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Other words from Asiatic
- an·ti-A·si·at·ic, adjective, noun
- half-A·si·at·ic, adjective, noun
- non-A·si·at·ic, adjective, noun
- pro-A·si·at·ic, adjective, noun
- trans-A·si·at·ic, adjective, noun
Words that may be confused with Asiatic
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How to use Asiatic in a sentence
The ancient equine from Syro-Mesopotamia existed around 4,500 years ago and was a cross between a donkey and a hemippe, a type of Asiatic wild ass, researchers report January 14 in Science Advances.
Part donkey, part wild ass, the kunga is the oldest known hybrid bred by humans | Jake Buehler | January 14, 2022 | Science NewsCoaxing donkeys into dangerous situations is hard, she says, and no Asiatic wild ass can be tamed.
Part donkey, part wild ass, the kunga is the oldest known hybrid bred by humans | Jake Buehler | January 14, 2022 | Science NewsTheir different beliefs and Asiatic features have made them easy targets.
"My Future Is Now." An Afghan Woman from a Threatened Minority Wrestles with What Happens When the U.S. Withdraws | Knox Thames | June 28, 2021 | TimeBy bringing men over from the Asiatic side and from Adrianople the Turks seem to be able to keep up their strength.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonAs already reported in my telegram, fire from the Asiatic shore is at times troublesome, but I am taking steps to deal with it.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian Hamilton
Extra howitzers will be most useful to replace pieces damaged by enemy batteries on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonIt was the day on which we crossed the p. 165Bosphorus by steamer to visit Scutari on the Asiatic shore.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowDrafted also a long cable discussing a diversion on the Asiatic shore of the Dardanelles.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian Hamilton
British Dictionary definitions for Asiatic
/ (ˌeɪʃɪˈætɪk, -zɪ-) /
a word formerly used for Asian
usage For Asiatic
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