"John Chinaman" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} John Chinaman
  1. (now offensive) A Chinese man; the Chinese people generally. Tags: offensive Categories (topical): Personifications Categories (place): China Synonyms: Johnny Chinaman

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