1. subcontinent - Noun
2. Subcontinent - Proper noun
subcontinent (plural subcontinents)
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).
the subcontinent
The Indian subcontinent, South Asia.
the Subcontinent
Alternative letter-case form of subcontinent (“the Indian subcontinent”)
As a result of Bahrain's trade with India, the cultural influence of the subcontinent grew dramatically, with styles of dress, cuisine, and education showing a marked Indian influence. Source: Internet
A passionate longing for the “Golden Age” when the entire subcontinent was a Hindu empire has led to a disconnect from contemporary realities. Source: Internet
Although mosques were first established in India during the 7th century, they were not commonplace across the subcontinent until the arrival of the Mughals in the 16th and 17th centuries. Source: Internet
A smaller number of modern-day Pakistanis are of Yemeni descent, their original ancestors having left Yemen for the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia over four centuries ago. Source: Internet
Chelsea Green, 2010, p. 241 Chickpeas and Bengal grams are used to make curries and are one of the most popular vegetarian foods in the Indian subcontinent and in diaspora communities of many other countries. Source: Internet
Browning (1999), pp. 211–214 The 1996 championship was held in the Indian subcontinent for a second time, with the inclusion of Sri Lanka as host for some of its group stage matches. Source: Internet