Meaning & use
desi
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Relating to or originating from the Indian subcontinent, especially its people, culture, or products, particularly among the diaspora.
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The neighborhood is known for its desi grocery stores and restaurants.
She grew up listening to desi music at family gatherings.
A note on using this word
Desi is widely used, especially within diaspora communities, as a self-descriptive term rather than an outside label.
Words with a similar meaning
South Asian
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