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 31 Oct. 2025.
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