East Indies
geographical name
1
or East India
southeastern Asia including India, Indochina, and the Malay Archipelago
—a chiefly former name
2
the Malay Archipelago
East Indian
adjective or noun
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“East Indies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/East%20Indies. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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