Standard Synonyms
Slang Synonyms
Academic Synonyms
Continental
Intercontinental
Supercontinental
Megacontinental
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
The word ‘subcontinental’ can be replaced with the following industry-specific synonyms:
Geographic
Geographical
Landmass
Territory.
Antonyms
Intercontinental
Global
Worldwide
Transcontinental
Meaning
A subcontinental landmass is a landmass that lies partially or wholly within a continent.
Definition
A subcontinental divide is a continental divide within a continent, meaning that it separates two of the continent’s subcontinents.
Example Sentences
The United States is sometimes referred to as a subcontinental country because it is located on a subcontinent.
The countries of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are all located on the subcontinent of India.
The terms Indian subcontinent and South Asia are often used interchangeably.
The subcontinent of India has a population of over 1.2 billion people.
The climate on the subcontinent of India ranges from tropical to temperate.