Definition, synonyms and related words
A member of the South Asian diaspora.
"When my friends asked about our favorite snacks, I told them that desi samosas are just as delicious as the regular ones."
Alternative form of Desi
Of or pertaining to the culture, people, or products of India; Indian.
"When I asked my friend if he wanted to go to a desi movie, he corrected me and said we should just call it a South Asian film since "desi" is only an alternative spelling."
Alternative form of Desi
The word desi comes from Hindustani, where it originally meant "of the country" or "native." It is derived from the Sanskrit root meaning "local" or "indigenous."