Desi
Desi (pronounced DEH-see or DAY-see) is a supra-ethnic and pan-ethnic term that refers to people and things from the Indian subcontinent. The word" Desi" comes from the Sanskrit word desh (desa), which means" land" or" country." People agree that the word refers to things and people from the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
Origin
The word" Desi" as it is known comes from the Hindustani word desi, which means a" national" of a country. That word comes from the Sanskrit word desh (desa), which means" land" or" country." The first known use of the word was in 200 BCE.
History
During colonial times, the word Desi was used to show that something was not vilayati (" Blighty," or British).
Culture
Desi is a word that is used to describe South Asia in general instead of to a specific culture or country.
Arts
Music and dances that are from the region are called" Desi."
Food
In South Asia," Desi food" refers to the traditional foods of the region. Desi daru refers to traditional alcoholic drinks such as fenny, toddy, and arrack. A foreign liquor that is made in India, like Indian-made rum or vodka, would not be considered Desi.
South Asia
Indian culture