AAPI

American  

Or A.A.P.I.

abbreviation

1. Asian American and Pacific Islander: a group designation for Americans with ancestry in Asia or the Pacific Islands.

   the AAPI community;

   AAPI college students;

   AAPIs in the workforce.

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Etymology

Origin of AAPI

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

During production of the first season of “Jokes with JoySauce,” Parsons made sure every aspect of the production was AAPI, including the food.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Take Medicare, for example; as of 2021, total Medicare enrollment was over 63 million people, with 73% of the users being white, 10% Black, 9.4 % Hispanic, and 4.4% AAPI.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023

At about 37 percent AAPI, it’s about double the percentage in California and more than six times the share of the nation.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2022

And being able to have a diverse and great team going to the Olympics is great — for representation, not just for AAPI.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022

The foundation has also raised an additional $125 million from individual and corporate donors through its "AAPI Giving Challenge."

From Fox News • May 5, 2021