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Chinesian

Today it means: Synonym of Chinese, a citizen of China or an ethnic Chinese, particularly a Han Chinese person. Full definition →

First used 1625

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From Chinese + -ian, q.v.

First known use, by meaning

c. 1615 Synonym of Chinese, the people of China or the ethnic Chinese, particularly the Han Chinese.
1625 Synonym of Chinese, of or related to China, the Chinese, or their culture, particularly Han Chinese culture.

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