I. ˈāzhən also -shən sometimes -zhēən or -shēən or ( esp Brit ) -syən or -siən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin asianus, adjective & noun, from Greek asianos, from Asia + -anos -an
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent of Asia
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Asia
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Latin asianus
: a native or inhabitant of Asia