"10/40 Window" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the 10/40 Window [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=10/40 Window}} the 10/40 Window
  1. The geographic region between 10 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitude, especially when considered as a target for Christian missionary work. Wikipedia link: 10/40 Window Categories (topical): Christianity, Forty, Geography, Ten
    Sense id: en-10/40_Window-en-name-s6CmuBiZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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