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Subcontinent

/səˈbkɑntɪnənt/
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(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).

Islam spread across the subcontinent over a period of 700 years.
Retroflex consonants are commonly found in the languages of the Indian subcontinent.
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The Indian ____ is known for its diverse cultures and its significant contributions to world history.

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