East Indies

geographical name

1
or East India southeastern Asia including India, Indochina, and the Malay Archipelago
a chiefly former name
2
the Malay Archipelago
East Indian adjective or noun

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“East Indies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/East%20Indies. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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