Subcontinent (Noun)
Meaning
A large and distinctive landmass (as India or Greenland) that is a distinct part of some continent.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Indian subcontinent is home to some of the world's most diverse and populous cities.
- Greenland is sometimes considered a subcontinent, with its unique geography and geology distinguishing it from the rest of North America.
- The southern part of the Arabian Peninsula is referred to as the Arabian subcontinent, separated from the rest of Asia by the Zagros Mountains.
- Australia is often considered a subcontinent due to its isolation from other continents and its distinct geological features.
- The Somali subcontinent, also known as the Somali Plateau, is a large and distinctive landmass in Eastern Africa.