1. subtropic - Noun
2. subtropic - Adjective
of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics
Source: WordNeteven near the equator vegetation at 5000 ft is subtropical rather than tropical Source: Internet
So, researches in the presently semiarid subtropic Aconcagua-massif (6,962 m) have shown an unexpectedly extensive glacial glaciation of the type "ice stream network". citation Verhandlungsblatt des Südamerika-Symposiums 1984 in Bamberg. Source: Internet
This order mostly belongs to tropical areas, with limited presence in subtropic and temperate regions. Source: Internet