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continental
[kon-tn-en-tl]
adjective
of or of the nature of a continent.
(usually initial capital letter), of or relating to the mainland of Europe, to Europeans, or to European customs and attitudes.
(initial capital letter), of or relating to the 13 original American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolution.
of or relating to the continent of North America.
noun
(initial capital letter), a soldier of the Continental Army in the American Revolution.
a piece of paper currency issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.
a small amount.
advice that's not worth a continental.
an inhabitant of a continent.
(usually initial capital letter), an inhabitant of the mainland of Europe.
Continental
/ ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl /
adjective
of or characteristic of Europe, excluding the British Isles
of or relating to the 13 original British North American colonies during and immediately after the War of American Independence
noun
(sometimes not capital) an inhabitant of Europe, excluding the British Isles
a regular soldier of the rebel army during the War of American Independence
history a currency note issued by the Continental Congress
Other Word Forms
- continentally adverb
- noncontinental adjective
- precontinental adjective
- Continentalism noun
- Continentalist noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of continental1
Example Sentences
Outer coast transients, numbering about 210 animals, were most often found within 20 kilometers of the continental shelf break, particularly near submarine canyons.
She added: "This southerly shift has already led to increases in continental droughts and wildfires across the southern landmasses."
It is a popular incentive among the continental circuit's players.
Once there, this continental material can power volcanic eruptions for tens of millions of years.
As a result, warm deep water was able to move more easily toward East Antarctica's continental shelf.
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