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South Asia
[ south ey-zhuh, ey-shuh ]
noun
- the countries and land area of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Pakistan. Compare Indian subcontinent ( def ).
Other Words From
- South A·sian adjective noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of South Asia1
Example Sentences
The second wave is really creeping across Asia, spreading from South Asia to Southeast Asia.
South Asia accounts for almost three quarters of these shutdowns, with India leading the way.
This area is north and northeast of the mountains in South Asia.
About half of all people whose ancestors come from South Asia — especially from Bangladesh — carry this bit of Neandertal legacy, this new study notes.
About half of people whose ancestors hail from South Asia — particularly Bangladesh — and about 16 percent of people in Europe today carry this bit of Neandertal legacy, the new study finds.
America is seen in South Asia as a power in decline, a perception fueled by the Afghan War.
The politics on both sides in South Asia leave little room for compromise or dialogue.
Turmeric is a household spice in South Asia and a common ingredient in many curries.
She contacted more than a dozen organizations, from U.N. Women to the World Bank South Asia and the Red Cross.
While Julie Chen may embody East Asia's new beauty ideal, Davuluri does not appear to do the same for South Asia.
In the great subcontinent of South Asia live more than a sixth of the earth's population.
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