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East Indian

noun

  1. an immigrant to the countries of the Caribbean (West Indies) who is of Indian origin; an Asian West Indian

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adjective

  1. of, relating to, or originating in the East Indies

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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It is recognised as one of the best preserved remains of a ship from the Swedish East Indian Company and was the largest vessel in the company’s fleet when it was lost.

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Lascar is an old term for an East Indian sailor.

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There’s East Indian Fugia, a fermented deep fried bread that looks like a balloon.

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Samidha perceives her biggest obstacles to be her East Indian culture and heritage.

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Enjoy a Bollywood, Diwali and Halloween event at 10 p.m. where East Indian attire and/or Halloween costumes are encouraged.

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