Definition & Meaning of "continent"

Continent

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

the European mainland

continent

having control over urination and defecation

abstaining from sexual intercourse

continent

continental

adj

continental

adj

subcontinent

Example

Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth.

Africa is the second-largest continent in the world.

Australia is the only continent that is also a country.

Asia is the largest continent and is home to many ancient civilizations.

Greenland is the world's largest island and is located in the continent of North America.

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