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Definition of Asia - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
world regionscontinent located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres
- Asia is the largest continent by both area and population..
2.
roman historyTECH. ancient Roman province in modern TurkeyTECH.
- Asia was a significant region in Roman times.
3.
astronomyTECH. main belt asteroid in astronomyTECH.
- 67 Asia was discovered in the 19th century.
4.
mythologyTECH. daughter of Oceanus in Greek mythologyTECH.
- Asia was the mother of Prometheus.
Expressions with Asia
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country in East Asia seen as weak or troubled
The sick man of East Asia struggled with economic problems.
region including East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania
Our company is expanding into the Asia Pac market.
region including East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania
Many companies are expanding into the Asia-Pacific.
cultural area in Asia with shared traditions
East Asia has a strong influence on global pop culture.
region including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives
South Asia is known for its cultural diversity.
region including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and more countries
Southeast Asia is known for its diverse cultures.
northern region of Asia, part of Russia
North Asia is known for its cold climate.
region in Asia including Koreas, Japan, northern China
Northeast Asia is known for its technological advancements.
westernmost region of Asia including several countries
West Asia is known for its rich history.
relating to the Asia-Pacific region
The Asia-Pac market is growing quickly.
landlocked region in Asia with five countries
Central Asia includes Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
historical region in modern-day Turkey
Asia Minor was known for its rich history and diverse cultures.
historical label for central Asian area shaped by nomadic herding peoples
Inner Asia was used as a historical label for parts of central Asia.
Origin of Asia
Greek, Asia (name of a continent)
Terms with Asia included in their meaning
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animal
large wild cat with a mane, native to Africa and Asia
country politics
country in East Asia known for its isolation
nationality
person from the city-state in Southeast Asia or with ancestors there
old world cattle
large bovine animal found in Africa and Asia
animal
fast bovid mammal with horns found in Africa and Asia
type of rice
fragrant long-grain rice from Southeast Asia
animal
large domesticated buffalo native to Asia, used for work and milk
reptiles
large constrictor snakes found in Africa and Asia
east asia
major northern China stream, second longest, noted for yellow-brown water
meal venue
restaurant or dining establishment in South Asia
fashion goods
soft goat fleece from South Asia, used to make fine cloth
weather
seasonal wind in South Asia bringing heavy rains
decorative rug
handwoven rug with detailed patterns from the Middle East or Asia
traditional clothing
long cloth worn by women in South Asia as a dress
catfish food
catfish from Southeast Asia eaten for its mild white flesh
asia coast
major northeastern Chinese city, important harbor and shipyard
Southeast Asia
rice with various dishes from a food stall
accommodation
dormitory for students in South Asia
animal
small nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Europe and Asia
cuisine
popular street food in Southeast Asia
red panda
small reddish-brown raccoon-like animal from South Asia
animal
large nonvenomous snake found in Africa and Asia
Eurasian
small reddish-brown squirrel native to Europe and Asia
asian onion
species of onion from Asia with slender bulbs
Examples of Asia in a sentence
The Himalayas are located in Asia. Merchants traveled to Asia for trade. Asia was known for its rich culture. Asia orbits between Mars and Jupiter. Astronomers study Asia for its unique properties. In ancient tales, Asia was revered by many.
Legends say Asia had many divine children.
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- French:Asie, Asia, ...
- German:Asien, Asia, ...
- Italian:Asia, 67 Asia, ...
- Spanish:Asia, 67 Asia, ...
- Portuguese:Ásia, Asia, ...
- Chinese:亚洲, 亚细亚, ...
- Japanese:アジア, ...
- Arabic:آسْيَا, إقليم آسيا الروماني, ...
- Hebrew:אָ֫סְיָה, אָסִיָּה, ...
- Russian:Азия, ...
- Ukrainian:Азія, 67 Азія, ...
- Hindi:एशिया, ...
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