Former name for the Turkish region of Anatolia (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

asia minor

(Other definitions for asia minor that I've seen before include "Historical name for Anatolia" , "was visited by early missionary" , "several?" , "Historical land" , "Alternative name for Anatolia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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