Subcontinent
/səˈbkɑntɪnənt/
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Definition
(noun) A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).
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 known for its diverse cultures and its significant contributions to world history.