Indian subcontinent

== English == === Alternative forms === Indian Subcontinent === Proper noun === the Indian subcontinent The landmass south of the Himalayas projecting into the Indian Ocean, sometimes also including nearby islands; the land on the Indian plate. ==== Synonyms ==== subcontinent (ellipsis) South Asia India (historical, proscribed) ==== Hyponyms ==== (mainland countries): Bangladesh, Burma/Myanmar, India, Nepal, Pakistan (islands): Maldives, Sri Lanka ==== Translations ====