East Indian

British

noun

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

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adjective

of, relating to, or originating in the East Indies

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Example Sentences

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Lascar is an old term for an East Indian sailor.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

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

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022

The older one appeared Latina and the younger East Indian.

From Slate • May 28, 2022

"I am a hybrid. I am in part what is called East Indian."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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