noun

Indochina

ihn-doh-CHEYE-nuh

Indochina (noun) means the mainland peninsula of Southeast Asia, covering countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. Example: “The Mekong River runs through much of Indochina.”

noun

The mainland peninsula of Southeast Asia, covering countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.

"The Mekong River runs through much of Indochina."

The former French colonial territory in Southeast Asia comprising Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

"French Indochina existed as a colonial administration until the mid-20th century."

How to use Indochina

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe region of Southeast Asia between India and China, both as a geographic area and as a former French colony.

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Etymology

Blended from Indo- and China, modeled on the French Indochine; the name was first suggested in the early 1800s by the Scottish orientalist John Leyden.

Origin: French · First attested 1800

Class of 1800 Indochina joined the language around 1800.

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Rhymes for Indochina

Ina mina gina Tina Dina nina fina Lina Zina Rina China Elina

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Indochina” mean?

The word “Indochina” means the mainland peninsula of Southeast Asia, covering countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. In plain terms, the region of Southeast Asia between India and China, both as a geographic area and as a former French colony.

How do you pronounce “Indochina”?

“Indochina” is pronounced ihn-doh-CHEYE-nuh (/ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Indochina” in a sentence?

Here is “Indochina” used in a sentence: “The Mekong River runs through much of Indochina.”

What part of speech is “Indochina”?

“Indochina” is a noun.

Where does the word “Indochina” come from?

The word “Indochina” dates back to around 1800 and comes from French. Blended from Indo- and China, modeled on the French Indochine; the name was first suggested in the early 1800s by the Scottish orientalist John Leyden.

How many meanings does “Indochina” have?

“Indochina” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the mainland peninsula of Southeast Asia, covering countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.