Asia
ˈeɪʒə
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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..
continent landmass region
2.
roman historyTECH.ancient Roman province in modern TurkeyTECH.
  • Asia was a significant region in Roman times.
Anatolia Asia Minor
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.
deity goddess nymph
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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.

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

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.

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  1. French:Asie, Asia, ...
  2. German:Asien, Asia, ...
  3. Italian:Asia, 67 Asia, ...
  4. Spanish:Asia, 67 Asia, ...
  5. Portuguese:Ásia, Asia, ...
  6. Chinese:亚洲, 亚细亚, ...
  7. Japanese:アジア, ...
  8. Arabic:آسْيَا, إقليم آسيا الروماني, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָ֫סְיָה, אָסִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:Азия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Азія, 67 Азія, ...
  12. Hindi:एशिया, ...
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