Southeast Asian

British

adjective

of or relating to Southeast Asia or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Southeast Asia

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Example Sentences

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday a "major" defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Commercial sailors typically spend six months at sea each year, with some Chinese and Southeast Asian seafarers staying out up to 10 months, without breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"The Americans are highly awaited; without them, we can't move forward," confided one delegate from a Southeast Asian country, speaking on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Supply disruptions and rising energy costs will also fan inflation, worsen current account balances and intensify fiscal pressures for most Southeast Asian countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

London is such a diverse city, with a large Southeast Asian Muslim community.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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