/ˈeɪziə/ (AY-zee-ə)

Definitions

1. noun

A continent in the Eastern Hemisphere comprising countries in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia.

“The ancient Silk Road connected China to the Mediterranean region through Asia.”

2. proper noun

A geographic and cultural region in the Eastern Hemisphere comprising countries in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and many others.

“Asia is home to over 4.5 billion people, making it the most populous continent on Earth.”