"Subsahara" meaning in English

See Subsahara in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From sub- + Sahara. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|Sahara}} sub- + Sahara Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Subsahara
  1. Sub-Saharan Africa. Categories (place): Africa Synonyms: SSA, sub-Sahara

Alternative forms

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