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Asian

Term for people, cultures, or things from Asia.

Asians Oriental

A term used to describe people, cultures, or things originating from Asia, one of the world's largest continents encompassing a diverse range of countries and ethnicities.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪ.ʃən/

Etymology

From Latin 'Asia', referring to the land east of Greece.

Explain Like I’m 5

Asia is a huge continent with lots of different countries, languages, and cultures, like China, Japan, and India.

Fun Facts

Asia covers about 30% of Earth's land area
Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is located in Asia
The Great Wall of China, one of the largest man-made structures, is in Asia

FAQ

What is Asia? It's the largest continent by land area and population
Where is it located? Primarily in the Eastern and Southern Hemispheres
What countries are in Asia? China, India, Japan, and many more

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

Asiatic Oriental

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

human ethnicity

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Chinese Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

world population

Indexes

cultural geographical

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