Etymology

Sinesian

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Today it means: Synonym of Chinese or Chinese-like, of, related to, or similar to Chinese people, things, or culture. Full definition →

First used 1875
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The story

From Sinese + -ian. Compare earlier Chinesian.

First known use, by meaning

  • 1875 Synonym of Chinese or Chinese-like, of, related to, or similar to Chinese people, things, or culture.
  • 1899 Synonym of East Asian, with especial focus on Chinese people and culture: of or related to the Sinosphere.

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