Asian American

American  

[ay-zhuhn-uh-mer-i-kuhn, ay-shuhn-] / ˌeɪ ʒən əˈmɛr ɪ kən, ˈeɪ ʃən- /

noun

1. a citizen or resident of the U.S. of Asian birth or descent.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Asian Americans or their culture.

2. Asian-American, occurring between the United States and Asia.

   Protectionist tariffs negatively affected the volume of Asian-American trade.

Etymology

Origin of Asian American

First recorded in 1965–70

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• Asian American vs. Asian

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Asian American

While 49% of Black respondents, 45% of “Hispanic” respondents and 40% of Asian American and Pacific Islander respondents said they expected to face intimidation, just 11% of white respondents said so, the poll found.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

She is one of the few prominent Asian American content leaders in Hollywood, in a position that helps shape what the world watches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Historically, Asian American women, with the exception of Native Hawaiian women, have had lower breast cancer rates than non-Hispanic white women.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

Some Asian American communities may also face risk factors that scientists have not yet identified.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

On the table next to the futon was a framed photo of a young Black woman and an Asian American girl, posing in front of an enormous tree.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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