Definition of British Asian in English:
British Asian
adjective
1Designating a person of South Asian origin or descent who holds a British passport (or the right to one) and is (or was) a resident of a former British colony in East Africa; of or relating to such people collectively.
2Of or relating to British people of South Asian origin or descent; designating such a person.
Pronunciation
British Asian
/ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈeɪʒ(ə)n/noun
1 historical A person of South Asian origin or descent who holds a British passport (or the right to one) and is (or was) a resident of a former British colony in East Africa. See sense A. 1.
2A British person of South Asian origin or descent.
Pronunciation
British Asian
/ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈeɪʒ(ə)n/Origin
1960s; earliest use found in The Times. From British + Asian.
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