Subcontinent Meaning
/ˌsʌbˈkɒntɪnənt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).
nameThe Indian subcontinent, South Asia.
Sentence Examples
Islam spread across the subcontinent over a period of 700 years.
Retroflex consonants are commonly found in the languages of the Indian subcontinent.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The Indian ____ is a home to many different languages and climates.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Indian ____ is known for its diverse cultures and its significant contributions to world history.
Word Origin & History
From sub- + continent.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The Turks had acquired the culture of power of Persia and implemented its political and administrative traditions in the subcontinent."
— 2006, Ilhan Niaz, An Inquiry into the Culture of Power of the Subcontinent, page 290:
"The terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team in Lahore could lead to Dubai and Abu Dhabi becoming the "home" venues for the subcontinent’s cricket-playing countries for the forseeable future, according to leading officials in England and worldwide."
— 2009 March 8, Jamie Jackson, “Dubai stands by to host Test cricket”, in The Guardian:
"Highlights include a debate on east London architecture, quirky performances staged at the Barbican, music and dance from the subcontinent, and the East Commonwealth Games in Spitalfields Market, with events ranging from bicycle polo to kabaddi (a cross between tag and wrestling)."
— 2010 February 26, Jolyon Attwooll, “Coming up: What's on the world of travel”, in Daily Telegraph:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The Indian ____ is a home to many different languages and climates.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Indian ____ is known for its diverse cultures and its significant contributions to world history.