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.
(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.
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
(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
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The U.K. and continental Europe are missing out on wealth-creation opportunities like the initial public offering of Elon Musk’s SpaceX or hefty bonuses Samsung Electronics agreed to pay to employees, Kyle said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But instead of clamping down with more double yellow lines and fines, Conwy councillor Paul Luckock believes the solution is a free shuttle bus, similar to those operated in Alpine areas of continental Europe.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Wetherspoon has just opened its first pub in continental Europe in Spain’s Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández airport, the gateway to Benidorm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
This occurs when continental crust gradually stretches outward from a central point.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Peru is the cow-catcher on the train of continental drift.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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