Meaning & use
Anglo-Indian
Relating to people of mixed British and Indian descent, or to a person from this community, formed historically during British rule in India.
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Anglo-Indian cuisine blends British cooking traditions with Indian spices and ingredients.
Her grandmother, an Anglo-Indian born in Calcutta, later settled in London after independence.
A note on using this word
"Anglo-Indian" specifically denotes a distinct historical community with mixed British and Indian heritage, not simply anyone with ties to both countries.
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2. noun
A person of mixed British and Indian descent, especially one belonging to a community that formed during British colonial rule.
Many Anglo-Indians emigrated to Britain, Australia, or Canada after India gained independence in 1947.
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