Asiatic

Definition

Asian, specifically, relating to the parts of Asia east of Egypt, i.e the Middle East or West Asia.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin āsiāticus; equivalent to Asia + -atic.

Example Sentences

• "A soldier might grab his rifle and batter his way to the heart of some Jap position. Back home they gave him all sorts of medals but his companions dismissed him as the poor bastard who finally went Asiatic."
• "“[…] This ship has been in the forward area since March ’42. It’s been through a lot of action. The men are all Asiatic. They probably think a fantail watch in Pearl Harbor is foolishness. […]”"
• "The note was good-humored and Willie swiftly decided not to take offense. “No thanks. I don’t want any medals for extraordinary heroism.” [¶] “Old man is really Asiatic, sir, ain’t he?” said Meatball, stepping into his trousers."