대륙의 일부분이면서 지리적 또는 물리적으로 독립된 거대한 육지.
A large, distinguishable part of a continent that is geographically or physically independent from the rest of the landmass.
예문:
"The collision of the Indian subcontinent with the Eurasian plate created the Himalayas."
"Greenland is sometimes classified as a subcontinent because of its vast size and isolation."
인도, 파키스탄, 방글라데시를 포함하는 남아시아 지역을 이르는 말.
The region of South Asia, primarily comprising India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
예문:
"The monsoon season is a critical weather pattern for the entire subcontinent."
"Cultural traditions vary significantly across the different nations of the subcontinent."
"British influence left a lasting impact on the legal systems of the subcontinent."