Southeast Asia

geographical name

region of indefinite boundaries usually thought of as including Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam

Note: Some users of this term also include Singapore, Indonesia, and/or the Philippines.

Southeast Asian adjective or noun

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“Southeast Asia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southeast%20Asia. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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