subcontinent
noun
a large, relatively self-contained landmass forming a subdivision of a continent.
subcontinental
-
a word derived from
subcontinent.
Example Sentences
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The biggest beneficiary of his rule has been the Jamaat-e-Islami, which is the rough subcontinental equivalent of the Muslim Brotherhood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
All-rounder Jacks missed the tour of New Zealand as he recovered from a broken finger and returns to both squads as one of a number of spin options in the subcontinental conditions.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
Tentative plans to pick up some jalebi, a deep-fried sweet snack, go out the window, but I do stop into Quality Foods, a supermarket with subcontinental treats, to pick up some spices.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 17, 2022
Around the Puget Sound area, say “fusion pizza” and many will assume you’re talking about the subcontinental Indian-inspired pies with curry, paneer cheese and tandoori chicken.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2021
The subcontinental giants have been the big movers thus far, grabbing one gold, two silver and two bronze in the four events thus reconciled today.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 9, 2018
