Meaning of the word subcontinent in English

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subcontinent

US /ˈsʌbˌkɑːn.ən.ənt/

UK /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/

a large landmass smaller than a continent, especially one that is a distinct geographical or political entity

Example:

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The Indian subcontinent is home to a vast array of cultures.

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Geologists often refer to distinct tectonic plates as forming subcontinents.

Synonym:

landmass region territory