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Does the word "monsoon" only refers to the rainy season in the South-East Asian region? Or can I use it for other countries as well?

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Rebecca

Yes, the word "monsoon" is not just used in the Southeast Asia region! The major monsoons of the world occur in other parts of the world, mostly in the West Africa and Asia-Australia regions. Some scientists have also debated the inclusion of the North American Monsoon and South American monsoon under the monsoon systems of the world. Note that while there are various conditions that must be met before it can be called a monsoon, "monsoon season," "rainy season," and "wet season" are often used interchangeably.

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