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Near East
geographical name
Definition of NEAR EAST
the countries of SW Asia & NE Africa —sometimes used interchangeably with Middle East, which has become the more common term
— Near Eastern adjective
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Near East
geographical name
Definition of NEAR EAST for Kids
the countries of NE Africa & SW Asia
— Near Eastern adjective
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