South Asian

American  

[sauth ay-zhuhn] / ˈsaʊθ ˈeɪ ʒən /

adjective

1. of or relating to South Asia or its natives or inhabitants.

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noun

plural

South Asians

1. a native or inhabitant of South Asia.

Example Sentences

Beyond real estate, Verma-Lallian launched Camelback Productions in 2023—Arizona’s first South Asian, female-owned film company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"Working alongside our local South Asian communities to co-create and share this history is vital to what our museums stand for in celebrating diversity, curiosity and shared ownership of our heritage," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I’m talking about raita, a South Asian staple that’s part sauce, side dish, dip and marinade.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The South Asian nation, one of the world's largest crude oil importers, relies on foreign suppliers for more than 85 percent of its oil needs -- with Russia being the biggest supplier.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

When I first told Maddy there was a South Asian cooking club, she crinkled her freckled nose and said, “No. Thank. You.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan