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Meaning of Amerasian | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌæm.əˈɹeɪ.ʒən/

Definitions

A person of mixed American and Asian parentage, especially if their father was an American serviceman or temporary resident stationed in Asia.

Examples

“I am an Amerasian, why am I not allowed to stay here legally? Why do you try to keep me out, why do you discriminate against me?”
“By contrast, the average age of the Amerasian AHA immigrant arriving in America was seventeen – about one year younger than the average age of U.S. servicemen in Vietnam during the war.”
“The Amerasian's spouse and minor, unmarried children are eligible to immigrate along with him or her.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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