Asia meaning in English

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Definition

Asia: the continent in the east containing countries such as India, China, Thailand and Indonesia noun
South-East Asia the region in the south eastern part of Asia
(an) Asian (restaurant): from Asia; (a restaurant) serving Asian food adjective
Luna loves Asian food, particularly food from Thailand and India.
an Asian-American an American of Asian descent

UK: I travelled all round South-East Asia after leaving school.
US: My girlfriend is Asian, and she is the best cook I've ever met.

Examples

  • "Tomorrow morning I have to finish an interim financial report, and Kevin still hasn't gotten back to me with the figures I need from the factories in Asia, and I already asked him eight times, and Bruno's going to be furious if the finished report isn't on his desk by 12."
  • "I apologize for the delay in responding to your message, I was away on business for the past couple of weeks: New Delhi for a conference on the growth of the cosmetics industry in Asia, Kyoto to meet with some potential distributors, then a quick trip to Hong-Kong to meet with a production contact, then finally to Alaska for some ice-fishing."
  • "Philip : Give me a special Asian massage?"
  • "Bruno : Most of our products are delivered from East Asia, what's taking so long?"
  • "After watching news reports last week on the outbreak of "fish flu" in Asia, 8-year-old boy Thomas MacKenzie made a bold decision."
  • "Kibi is from Asia."
  • "For example, we saw the importance of the Asian market early on and adapted very quickly."
  • "I did, however, have a chance to visit several facilities in Asia which are OILS certified, most of which produce the same type of plastic containers and accessories we use."
  • "I mean Zirconda is in the middle of Asia."
  • "Didn't you mean that you have a date with the Asian American administrative assistant?"
  • "We'll be discussing the changing face of the cosmetics industry given the increased presence of Asian players on the market."
  • "Works with all DC subcontractors overseas, particularly in Asia."
  • "The overall upturn is largely due to higher demand for make-up and personal hygiene products in emerging Asian markets."
  • "I'll visit our facilities in Asia myself, if I have to."
  • "Delavigne imports most of its materials from Asia, and it's obvious that we do this to cut costs."
  • "Again, we should make special mention of the Asian market, where consumers bought 13.9% more Delavigne perfumes than in the first half of last year."
  • "In case you've forgotten, we had reached a deal on selling co-branded cosmetic products on the Asian market!"
  • "That did quite well in the Asian market as I recall."
  • "Connors works with our subcontractors overseas, particularly in Asia."
  • "We label all the bottles with high-quality, low-cost labels manufactured by one of our Asian production partners, and designate this perfume as a "special limited edition" of "Bordello Breeze"."
Exercise 1
Are you a citizen of the world?

Select the adjective that correctly corresponds to each country or region.

France
A French person
Belgium
A person
Spain
A person
Portugal
A person
The Netherlands
A person
Israel
An person
Korea
A person
Asia
An person


Are you a citizen of the world?

Select the adjective that correctly corresponds to each country or region.

France
A French person
Belgium
A Belgian 1 person
Spain
A Spanish 2 person
Portugal
A Portuguese 3 person
The Netherlands
A Dutch 4 person
Israel
An Israeli 5 person
Korea
A Korean 6 person
Asia
An Asian 7 person

1 Belgian: This is the correct choice. "Belgian" people come from Belgium (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Belgians"). Other country adjectives that use the suffix "-ian" include: Italian, Norwegian, Australian, Russian, Peruvian, Canadian...
1 Belge: This term doesn't exist in English!
1 Belgic: This term doesn't exist in English!
2 Spanish: This is the correct choice. "Spanish" people come from Spain (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Spanish" or less commonly "Spaniards"). Other country adjectives that use the suffix "-ish": Danish (from Denmark), Polish (from Poland), Finnish (from Finland)...
2 Spaniard: This is incorrect. A "Spaniard" is a noun to describe a native or inhabitant of Spain, and cannot be used as an adjective. The adjective "Spanish" is used instead. Example: I am Spanish, I am a Spaniard.
2 Spagnol: This term doesn't exist in English!
3 Portuguese: This is the correct choice. "Portuguese" people come from Portugal (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Portuguese"). Other country adjectives that use the suffix "-ese": Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese...
3 Portuguish: This term doesn't exist in English!
3 Portuguian: This term doesn't exist in English!
4 Dutch: This is the correct choice. "Dutch" people come from the Netherlands (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Dutch"). Don't forget that someone from Germany is called "German"!
4 Netherlandital: This term doesn't exist in English!
4 Hollandaise: This is incorrect. "Hollandaise" is a sauce made from eggs, butter and lemon juice. It is a perfect accompaniment to eggs Benedict.
5 Israeli: This is the correct choice. "Israeli" people come from Israel (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Israelis"). Other country adjectives that use the suffix "-i": Iraqi, Pakistani, Saudi...
5 Israelic: This term doesn't exist in English!
5 Ishmael: Ishmael is a person from the Bible, not a nationality!
6 Korean: This is the correct choice. "Korean" people come from Korea (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Koreans"). Other country or regional adjectives that use the suffix "-ean": Chilean, Sierra Leonean, European...
6 Korish: This term doesn't exist in English!
6 Koreen: This term doesn't exist in English!
7 Asian: This is correct. "Asian" describes a person from Asia, or something that relates to Asia (such as an Asian massage). Philip says that he needs a "special Asian massage" and would like Kimmie to give him one.
7 Asiatique: This term doesn't exist in English. Although the term "Asiatic" exists, it should be used with caution, and it can be considered offensive by some people. The term "Asian" should normally be used, unless in specific circumstances.
7 Asiatian: This term doesn't exist in English.

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