Synonyms for

Asia

Verb / ˈeɪʒʌ / Another word for asia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Asia is the largest continent in the world, comprising of countries such as China, India, and Russia.

Synonyms & similar words

asia continent East Orient Asia Eurasia Siberia China India Japan Korea Vietnam Philippines Indonesia

Common collocations

  • East Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • South Asia
  • Central Asia
  • West Asia
  • Asia Minor
  • Greater Asia

Word family

noun Asia

Usage note

Asia is a proper noun referring to a continent and is not typically used with antonyms or synonyms in the same way common nouns are. Its usage is primarily geographical.

Example sentences

  1. Asia is home to a diverse range of cultures and languages.
  2. I love trying different Asian foods.
  3. Many people in Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year.
  4. Asia is known for having some of the world's largest cities.
  5. Some of the world's tallest mountains are found in Asia.

Quotes

  • The whole world is Asia, and the whole of Asia is my birthplace. - Mao Zedong
  • The story of Asia's successes is one of rapid urbanization. - Ban Ki-moon
  • Asia is not going to be civilized after the methods of the West. There is too much Asia and she is too old. - Rudyard Kipling

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