amerasian

/æməˈreɪʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of mixed Asian and American ancestry.

“She identified as an Asian-American, but her father’s side of the family was from Vietnam.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of people of mixed Asian and American ancestry.

“The Amarasian community has a unique cultural heritage that reflects their Asian and American roots.”

Synonyms

  • Asian-American
  • Pacific Islander

Antonyms

  • non-American
  • non-Asian