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subcontinent in Malay

subbenua

/ˌsʌbˈkɒntɪnənt/

subcontinent in Malay: subbenua. In English, subcontinent means a large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

Malay words for subcontinent

large landmass
subbenua

English meaning of subcontinent

  1. noun A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).
  2. proper noun The Indian subcontinent, South Asia.

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Questions about subcontinent in Malay

What is the meaning of subcontinent in Malay?
Subcontinent in Malay is subbenua.
Apakah maksud subcontinent dalam bahasa Melayu?
Subcontinent: subbenua.
What does subcontinent mean in English?
Subcontinent means a large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

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