Amerasian

//ˌæm.əˈɹeɪ.ʒən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person of mixed American and Asian parentage, especially if their father was an American serviceman or temporary resident stationed in Asia.

    "I am an Amerasian, why am I not allowed to stay here legally? Why do you try to keep me out, why do you discriminate against me?"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of mixed American and Asian parentage. not-comparable

    "Keane's speeches have not reduced the number of Amerasian births, but a decade of sleuthing has helped nearly 600 Amerasian orphans find new homes in the United States."

Example

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"I am an Amerasian, why am I not allowed to stay here legally? Why do you try to keep me out, why do you discriminate against me?"

Etymology

Blend of American + Asian, modelled after Eurasian.

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