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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
First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences
America is seen in South Asia as a power in decline, a perception fueled by the Afghan War.
From The Daily Beast
The politics on both sides in South Asia leave little room for compromise or dialogue.
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Turmeric is a household spice in South Asia and a common ingredient in many curries.
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She contacted more than a dozen organizations, from U.N. Women to the World Bank South Asia and the Red Cross.
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While Julie Chen may embody East Asia's new beauty ideal, Davuluri does not appear to do the same for South Asia.
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In the great subcontinent of South Asia live more than a sixth of the earth's population.
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