Chinaman

noun

Chi·​na·​man ˈchī-nə-mən How to pronounce Chinaman (audio)
often offensive
: a native of China : chinese

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chinaman was in 1789

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Cite this Entry

“Chinaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinaman. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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