anglo indian

/ˌæŋɡloʊˈɪndiən/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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