Asia-Pacific

proper noun

Meaning

The region of the world encompassing countries in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, often grouped together for economic or geopolitical purposes.

Examples

The Asia-Pacific region has become the primary driver of global economic growth in the twenty-first century.
Diplomats from across the Asia-Pacific met to discuss maritime security and trade agreements.

Synonyms: the Pacific Rim, the Orient, APAC

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Asia-Pacific

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪʒə pəˈsɪfɪk/

Definition

The region of the world encompassing countries in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, often grouped together for economic or geopolitical purposes.

Examples

The Asia-Pacific region has become the primary driver of global economic growth in the twenty-first century.
Diplomats from across the Asia-Pacific met to discuss maritime security and trade agreements.
Our logistics team is expanding its shipping routes to better serve the growing Asia-Pacific consumer base.

Synonyms of Asia-Pacific

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