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Subcontinent: meaning, definitions and examples

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subcontinent

 

[ sสŒbหˆkษ’ntษชnษ›nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geographical region

A subcontinent is a large, distinct landmass that is smaller than a continent but larger than a country. It typically refers to a major landmass that is part of a continent yet has unique geographical, cultural, or political characteristics. Subcontinents may be recognized for their significant differences from their surrounding areas, often including varied climates, ecosystems, and cultures. One of the most well-known examples of a subcontinent is the Indian subcontinent, which includes countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Synonyms

area, landmass, region

Examples of usage

  • The Indian subcontinent has a rich historical heritage.
  • Many languages are spoken in the Indian subcontinent.
  • The subcontinent's climate varies widely from region to region.

Translations

Translations of the word "subcontinent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subcontinente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคฎเคนเคพเคฆเฅเคตเฅ€เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Subkontinent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subkontinen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบะพะฝั‚ะธะฝะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ subkontynent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบœๅคง้™ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-continent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subcontinente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt kฤฑta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋Œ€๋ฅ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฑุฉ ูุฑุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ subkontinent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ subkontinent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌกๅคง้™†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ subkontinent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirheimur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะปะฐะน ะบะพะฝั‚ะธะฝะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑmqitษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subcontinente

Etymology

The term 'subcontinent' is derived from the prefix 'sub-', which means 'under' or 'below,' and 'continent,' denoting a large continuous mass of land. It is believed that the word originated in the early 19th century as European geographers sought to categorize lands based on their geographical and political characteristics. The Indian subcontinent was one of the first regions to be classified as a subcontinent due to its distinct geographical features and cultural identity, particularly in the context of British colonial rule in India. Over time, the term has been used to describe other large landmasses that possess unique properties, emphasizing the diverse nature of Earth's geography.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,568, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.