subcontinent
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sub·con·ti·nent
/ ˌsebˈkäntə)nənt/
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n.
a large, distinguishable part of a continent, such as North America or southern Africa. See also Indian subcontinent.
DERIVATIVES:
sub·con·ti·nen·tal
/ -ˌkäntəˈnen(t)l/ adj.
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