anglo indian
/ˌæŋɡloʊˈɪndiən/
noun
- A person of mixed British and Indian descent.
- Many Anglo-Indians moved to the UK or Australia after 1947.
- She is an Anglo-Indian whose family has lived in Chennai for generations.
- The novel tells the story of an Anglo-Indian family during the Raj.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to people of mixed British and Indian ancestry, or to the community formed by them.
- Anglo-Indian cuisine combines British and Indian flavors, like chicken curry with chips.
- The Anglo-Indian community has its own cultural traditions and festivals.
- She grew up in an Anglo-Indian neighborhood in Kolkata.
- Relating to the historical British presence in India.
- The museum displays Anglo-Indian artifacts from the colonial period.
- He wrote a book about Anglo-Indian architecture in Mumbai.
- Anglo-Indian relations improved after India gained independence.