South Asia

[ south ey-zhuh, ey-shuh ]

noun

1. the countries and land area of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Pakistan. Compare Indian subcontinent ( def ).

Other Words From

• South A·sian adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of South Asia¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The second wave is really creeping across Asia, spreading from South Asia to Southeast Asia.

From Time

South Asia accounts for almost three quarters of these shutdowns, with India leading the way.

From Quartz

This area is north and northeast of the mountains in South Asia.

From Science News For Students

About half of all people whose ancestors come from South Asia — especially from Bangladesh — carry this bit of Neandertal legacy, this new study notes.

From Science News For Students

About half of people whose ancestors hail from South Asia — particularly Bangladesh — and about 16 percent of people in Europe today carry this bit of Neandertal legacy, the new study finds.

From Science News

America is seen in South Asia as a power in decline, a perception fueled by the Afghan War.

From The Daily Beast

The politics on both sides in South Asia leave little room for compromise or dialogue.

From The Daily Beast

Turmeric is a household spice in South Asia and a common ingredient in many curries.

From The Daily Beast

She contacted more than a dozen organizations, from U.N. Women to the World Bank South Asia and the Red Cross.

From The Daily Beast

While Julie Chen may embody East Asia's new beauty ideal, Davuluri does not appear to do the same for South Asia.

From The Daily Beast

In the great subcontinent of South Asia live more than a sixth of the earth's population.

From Project Gutenberg