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South Asia
[ south ey-zhuh, ey-shuh ]
noun
- the countries and land area of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Pakistan. Compare Indian subcontinent ( def ).
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Other Words From
- South A·sian adjective noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of South Asia1
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Example Sentences
America is seen in South Asia as a power in decline, a perception fueled by the Afghan War.
The politics on both sides in South Asia leave little room for compromise or dialogue.
Turmeric is a household spice in South Asia and a common ingredient in many curries.
She contacted more than a dozen organizations, from U.N. Women to the World Bank South Asia and the Red Cross.
While Julie Chen may embody East Asia's new beauty ideal, Davuluri does not appear to do the same for South Asia.
In the great subcontinent of South Asia live more than a sixth of the earth's population.
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