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Eurasian

//jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒən// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the continent of Eurasia, or to both Europe and Asia.
  2. 2
    Having mixed European and Asian ancestry.

    "They were advertising Japanese whiskeys, Macau casino-resorts, and skin-whitening creams for women. A Eurasian-looking model with black hair and blue eyes delicately stroked her cheek in a paean of self-care."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to, or coming from, Europe and Asia wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Any person native to Eurasia, or descended from people native to Eurasia.
  2. 2
    a person of mixed European and Asian descent wordnet
  3. 3
    A person of mixed European and Asian ancestry.
  4. 4
    A person of European ancestry born in Asia. dated

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Euro- + Asian. Attested since 1844.

Etymology 2

From Euro- + Asian. Attested since 1844.

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