Definition & Meaning of "subcontinent"in English

Subcontinent

a vast region that forms part of a continent, especially the part of Asia that includes India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

subcontinents

Examples

The Indian subcontinent is known for its rich cultural heritage.

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subcontinent

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