"Meganesia" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From mega- + Ancient Greek νῆσος (nêsos) + -ia. Etymology templates: {{af|en|mega-}} mega-, {{der|en|grc|νῆσος}} Ancient Greek νῆσος (nêsos), {{af|en|-ia}} -ia Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Meganesia
  1. (geology) The continent comprising Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania, which was one connected landmass during the last Ice Age. Categories (topical): Geology Categories (place): Continents Synonyms: Sahul
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