southernafricanarea
nounUK /ˌsaʊðən ˈæfrɪkən ˈeəriə/
US /ˌsaʊðərn ˈæfrɪkən ˈeriə/
A part of the world in the south of Africa where many countries are.
The southernafricanarea is home to lions, elephants, and many different peoples.
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2. A geographic region used in studies of climate and wildlife in southern Africa.
Researchers mapped the southernafricanarea to track rainfall patterns.
3. A cultural grouping of countries sharing similar traditions in southern Africa.
Music from the southernafricanarea blends many local styles.
4. An economic zone covering nations in the south of the African continent.
Trade within the southernafricanarea has grown in recent years.