Definition of Subcontinent

a recognizable area within a continent

Examples of Subcontinent in a sentence

Many monsoons and severe weather plagues many countries in the subcontinent of Southeast Asia.  🔊

Some people believe that Central America is a continent, but it really is a subcontinent of North America.  🔊

Having a secure handle on the oil industry, the subcontinent of the Middle East is also known for experiencing many conflicts compared to the rest of Asia.  🔊

Islam spread from the subcontinent of North Africa to other parts of Africa as well as Asia due to an increase in trade.  🔊

While traveling around the world, we realized we left the subcontinent as the people’s culture changed.  🔊

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