What does coolie mean?

n. A derogatory term for a laborer from East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia, historically used by Europeans.

coolie

🇺🇸 /ˈkuːli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkuːli/

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A derogatory term for a laborer from East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia, historically used by Europeans.

The coolie carried heavy bags for the travelers at the train station.

A derogatory term for a laborer from East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia, historically used by Europeans.

Plural coolies