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Definition of eurasian

eurasian

/jʊˈreɪ.ʒən/
Eur · a · sian
Plural:Eurasians
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eurasian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to Eurasia, the combined continental landmass of Europe and Asia, or its inhabitants, ecology, and cultures.

Example

"The Eurasian steppe stretches for thousands of miles from Eastern Europe to Manchuria."

2

Of or relating to a person of mixed European and Asian descent.

Example

"The novel explores the narrator's Eurasian heritage and sense of belonging across two cultures."

• noun

1

A person of mixed European and Asian parentage or descent.

Example

"Many Eurasians in Singapore trace their family histories back to early European settlers and local Asian communities."

2

A native or inhabitant of the combined landmass of Europe and Asia.

Example

"Ancient Eurasians migrated across the vast continental plains over several millennia."

• Rhymes for eurasian

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century in British India as a blend of 'European' and 'Asian' to describe people of mixed heritage, before later expanding to refer geographically to the combined landmass of Europe and Asia.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eurasian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eurasian
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