subcontinent

noun

sub·​con·​ti·​nent ˌsəb-ˈkän-tə-nənt How to pronounce subcontinent (audio)
-ˈkänt-nənt
: a large landmass smaller than a continent
especially : a major subdivision of a continent
the Indian subcontinent
subcontinental adjective

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Adani Wilmar has 100% urban coverage and presence in over 30,600 rural towns in the subcontinent and exports to over 30 countries globally. Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 After centuries spent fermenting in the subcontinent, English has turned Indian. Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024 Part of this is because of demographic trends on the subcontinent, said Mirka Martel, IIE’s head of research, evaluation and learning. Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024 This reimagination of South Asian food stems from Khanna’s travels throughout India and the broader subcontinent. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subcontinent 

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subcontinent was in 1845

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“Subcontinent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcontinent. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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subcontinent

noun
sub·​con·​ti·​nent ˈsəb-ˈkänt-ᵊn-ənt How to pronounce subcontinent (audio)
-ˈkänt-nənt,
-ˌkänt-
: a large area of land smaller than a continent
especially : a major subdivision of a continent
the Indian subcontinent
subcontinental adjective

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