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Eurasia

//jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒə// name

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The largest and most populous landmass on Earth, a supercontinent consisting of Europe and Asia; sometimes also including neighboring islands.
  2. 2
    A region comprising parts of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia; the countries of the former Soviet Union and the sphere of influence of Russia.

    "This bureaucratic security-minded elite has invariably weathered changes in government by maintaining the personal ties that continue to dominate political life in the newly independent states. Political patronage continues to thrive in Eurasia."

Etymology

From Euro- + Asia or blend of Europe + Asia.

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