# asians

/ˈeɪʒənz/ (US) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/asians
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

people who come from Asia or have ancestors from Asia.

For teachers: a person of Asian origin or descent. Plural form of 'Asian'.

## Examples

- Many Asians live in big cities.
- The festival celebrated the diverse cultures of Asians living in the neighborhood.
- Historical migration patterns explain why large communities of Asians now reside in countries across the Americas and Europe.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.