Someone or something that is Asian comes from or is associated with Asia. British people use this term especially to refer to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Americans use this term especially to refer to China, Korea, Thailand, Japan, or Vietnam. Asian music. the Asian community in San Francisco. An Asian is a person who comes from or is associated with a country or region in Asia. Many of the shops were run by Asians. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Central Asian arts East Asian arts South Asian arts Southeast Asian arts