the Far East
noun
: the countries of eastern and southeastern Asia (such as China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam)
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Our enemies in the Far East are just waiting for a reason to attack the U.S. North Korea could see this attack on Iran as an golden opportunity to attack the U.S. by allying with Iran.
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Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Japan—an ally of the United States—intercepted two groups of Russian warships sailing off its coast over the weekend, as Russia's Pacific Fleet began a large-scale drill in the Far East.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Made by Hong Shing Winery Co. in Taiwan, Nine to One Rum is only available in the Far East.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Related Articles The sport tailoring and knitwear are made in Europe, while the activewear is produced in the Far East.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Japan—an ally of the United States—intercepted two groups of Russian warships sailing off its coast over the weekend, as Russia's Pacific Fleet began a large-scale drill in the Far East.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Made by Hong Shing Winery Co. in Taiwan, Nine to One Rum is only available in the Far East.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Related Articles The sport tailoring and knitwear are made in Europe, while the activewear is produced in the Far East.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Far East
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“The Far East.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Far%20East. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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