Far East

geographical name

the countries of eastern Asia and the Malay Archipelago

Note: The Far East is usually considered to comprise the Asian countries bordering on the Pacific but sometimes also to include India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Tibet, and Myanmar.

Far Eastern adjective

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“Far East.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Far%20East. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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