Sri Lankans, e.g (6)

I believe the answer is:

asians

(Other definitions for asians that I've seen before include "Oriental people" , "Eg, Chinese, Indians, etc" , "They come from countries such as India and Pakistan" , "Natives of e.g. India" , "Continentals" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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