subcontinent

Meanings

• noun

  A large region smaller than a continent, usually situated on a continent. In particular, South Asia, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Afghanistan.

  - "The subcontinent of India is home to over a billion people."
  - "The subcontinent of South Asia has a rich cultural heritage."

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Variants

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subcontinent , subcontinental , subcontinents

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Etymology

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The term 'subcontinent' comes from the Latin words 'sub' meaning 'under' and 'continent' meaning 'a mass of land'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the Indian subcontinent.

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Trivia

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1. The Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, run through the subcontinent of South Asia.

2. The subcontinent of South Asia is home to over half of the world's population.

3. The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is located in India, which is a part of the subcontinent of South Asia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indian subcontinent: The Indian subcontinent is a region in Asia, located to the east of the Arabian Peninsula and to the south of Asia. It comprises the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Afghanistan.

2. South Asia: South Asia is a region located in the southern part of Asia, which comprises the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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Culture

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The subcontinent of South Asia has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, with influences from various religions, languages, and traditions. It has been the setting for many great works of literature, art, music, and film.

How to Memorize "subcontinent"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'subcontinent', visualize a large landmass that is a part of a larger continent. For example, imagine India as a subcontinent of Asia.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'subcontinent' with the word 'continent' to remember its meaning. A subcontinent is a smaller continent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sub-continent: A land Under a Continent' to remember the meaning of the word.

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