noun
- large landmasses that are smaller than continents but larger than typical countries, often forming distinct geographical or cultural regions
Usage: plural form of subcontinent
Examples
- The Indian subcontinent includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
- Geographers study the various subcontinents and their unique characteristics.
- These subcontinents have distinct climates and ecosystems.
- The subcontinents of South Asia share many cultural similarities.
- Tectonic movements shaped these subcontinents over millions of years.
- Trade routes connected different subcontinents throughout history.