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Far East
noun
the countries of E Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and sometimes adjacent areas.
Origin:
1840–50, Americanism
1840–50, Americanism
Related forms
Far Eastern, adjective
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Far East
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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World English Dictionary
| Far East | |
| —n | |
| the Far East the countries of E Asia, usually including China, Japan, North and South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines: sometimes extended to include all territories east of Afghanistan | |
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Cultural Dictionary
Far East definition
Popular expression for the east Asian nations of China, Japan, North Korea and South Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan.
The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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Far East
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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