as in continent
a large area of land that is a part of a continent
—used especially to refer to the area that includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
the Indian subcontinent
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Recent Examples of subcontinent
Her father, Amrit, a high-ranking civil servant, was born in Punjab before the partition that divided the subcontinent.
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Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Bangladesh and India, along with Pakistan, form the Indian subcontinent — home to approximately 23 per cent of the world’s population.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The movie, released months after India and Pakistan engaged in a brief armed conflict, has created a firestorm on the subcontinent, with movie critics facing online attacks over reviews.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The restaurant serves food from the south end of the subcontinent, exploring the flavors of Tamil Nadu, the state from which Kumar hails.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
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Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Bangladesh and India, along with Pakistan, form the Indian subcontinent — home to approximately 23 per cent of the world’s population.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The movie, released months after India and Pakistan engaged in a brief armed conflict, has created a firestorm on the subcontinent, with movie critics facing online attacks over reviews.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The restaurant serves food from the south end of the subcontinent, exploring the flavors of Tamil Nadu, the state from which Kumar hails.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcontinent
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The people arrested in Colorado came from more than 80 countries spread across five continents.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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From that pool, 400 finalists traveled to Miami, representing four continents.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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While Iranian missiles cannot yet reach the US mainland, officials say cyberattacks offer a way for Iran to respond asymmetrically by hitting critical US infrastructure in cyberspace.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The leisurely drive through a tunnel of oaks takes you onto the barrier island which, although close to the mainland, feels worlds away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Gulf of Mexico formed about two hundred million years ago, when the supercontinent Pangea split up.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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During the time Tanyka lived, Earth’s land was joined into the supercontinent Pangaea.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Subcontinent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcontinent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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