Anglo-Indian
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Anglo-Indian
Anglo-Indian (pronunciation: /ˈæŋɡloʊ ˈɪndiən/) is a term historically used to refer to people of mixed British and Indian descent. In contemporary usage, it refers to people living in India of British descent.
Etymology
The term "Anglo-Indian" was first used in the early 19th century. It is derived from the words "Anglo", meaning English, and "Indian", referring to the native people of India.
Related Terms
- British Raj: The British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947.
- Eurasian (mixed ancestry): A person of mixed Asian and European ancestry.
- Indian Rebellion of 1857: A major uprising in India during 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company.
- Partition of India: The division of British India in 1947 which accompanied the creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anglo-Indian
- Wikipedia's article - Anglo-Indian
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