Etymology
From Euro- + Asia, or blend of Europe + Asia.
Proper noun
Eurasia
- The largest and most populous landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia; sometimes also including neighboring islands.
- 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.
Related terms
- Eurasian
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