East Indian

noun

1. an immigrant to the countries of the Caribbean (West Indies) who is of Indian origin; an Asian West Indian

adjective

1. of, relating to, or originating in the East Indies

Example Sentences

Lascar is an old term for an East Indian sailor.

From BBC

There’s East Indian Fugia, a fermented deep fried bread that looks like a balloon.

From Salon

Samidha perceives her biggest obstacles to be her East Indian culture and heritage.

From Salon

Enjoy a Bollywood, Diwali and Halloween event at 10 p.m. where East Indian attire and/or Halloween costumes are encouraged.

From Seattle Times

He is quarantining in a cabin in Darwin, Australia, until he sets off on an expedition to the ancient seamounts near the Christmas and Cocos Islands in the East Indian Ocean.

From New York Times