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Indochina

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ĩduˈʃinɐ/In·do·chi·na

Definition

1

A region of mainland Southeast Asia lying east of India and south of China, encompassing present-day Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and sometimes the Malay Peninsula.

Usage examples

French Indochina was a colonial possession in Southeast Asia.
The Indochina region is known for its diverse cultures and histories.

Common combinations

Indochina PeninsulaFrench Indochinacountries of Indochina