Aziatische

Aziatische is a Dutch adjective meaning "Asian," used to describe people, cultures, places, or things associated with Asia. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective Aziatisch; in Dutch, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in gender and number, so Aziatische also appears before plural nouns. The masculine singular form is Aziatisch.

Etymology traces Aziatisch to Latin Asiaticus, via Old French asiatique, with the modern Dutch term closely related to the English word Asian and the German asiatisch. The word is widely used across contexts, from geography and cuisine to culture and ethnicity.

In Dutch usage, Aziatische is a neutral descriptor when referring to Asia-related topics. It is common in phrases such as Aziatische keuken (Asian cuisine), Aziatische kunst (Asian art), and discussies about Aziatische geschiedenis. When talking about people, terms like Aziatische Nederlanders (Asian Dutch) or personen van Aziatische afkomst (people of Asian origin) are used to emphasize background without essentializing individuals.

The term exists within broader linguistic practices in Dutch that distinguish ethnicity, culture, and geography without overgeneralization. As with any label tied to identity, sensitivity and context matter; speakers may choose more specific descriptors (national origin, cultural group, or region) when precision is important.

See also: Aziatische keuken, Aziatische kunst, Aziatische diaspora, Aziatische Nederlanders.