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Desi

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪ.si/

The English word “Desi” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the culture, people, or products of South Asia; South Asian.

noun

  1. A member of the South Asian diaspora.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani دیسی (desī) / देसी (desī).

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