Subcontinent

Pronunciation: /səbˈkɑːntɪnənt/

Subcontinent (noun)

  1. A large land area in South Asia, with its own countries and cultures, smaller than a continent.
  2. A major part of a continent that is large and distinct in geography, history, or culture.

Examples

  • The subcontinent has many different climates and languages.
  • People across the subcontinent share some cultural traditions.