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subtropical
adjective /ˌsʌbˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/
/-ˈtrɑː.pɪ-/ Definition
› belonging to or relating to parts of the world that are immediately south or north of the tropics (= the hottest areas) and have very hot weather at some times of the year: a subtropical climate Subtropical regions are cooler than equatorial regions.Sultriness and humidityHot and heatContinents and regions of the worldCountry namesCountry and nation
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