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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSubkontinent
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zʊb.kɔ̃.ti.nɛnt
"Der indische Subkontinent hat eine lange Geschichte."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large, distinct landmass that is smaller than a continent.
"The Indian subcontinent is known for its diverse cultures and languages." - 2
A geographical region that includes several countries sharing common historical and cultural traits.
"The subcontinent includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'subcontinent' is derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below' and 'continent' from Latin 'continentem', referring to a large continuous mass of land. The usage evolved in the 19th century to describe large landmasses that are smaller than continents but significant in size and cultural identity.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Subcontinent"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Subcontinent" is said worldwide
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sous-continent
Transliteration: su kɔ̃.ti.nɑ̃
"Le sous-continent indien est riche en diversité culturelle."
Subkontinent
Transliteration: zʊb.kɔ̃.ti.nɛnt
"Der indische Subkontinent hat eine lange Geschichte."
sottocontinente
Transliteration: sot.to.kon.ti.nen.te
"Il sottocontinente indiano è noto per la sua diversità."
subcontinente
Transliteration: sub.kon.ti.nen.te
"El subcontinente indio tiene una rica herencia cultural."
subcontinente
Transliteration: sub.kon.ti.nɛ̃.tʃi
"O subcontinente indiano é conhecido por sua diversidade."
उपमहाद्वीप
Transliteration: upamahādvīp
"भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप में कई संस्कृतियाँ हैं।"
次大陆
Transliteration: cì dàlù
"印度次大陆有丰富的文化遗产。"
아대륙
Transliteration: a-daeryuk
"인도 아대륙은 다양한 문화로 유명합니다."
亜大陸
Transliteration: a-tairiku
"インド亜大陸は多様な文化で知られています。"
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