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mainland
[ meyn-land, -luhnd ]
/ ËmeÉȘnËlĂŠnd, -lÉnd /
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noun
the principal land of a country, region, etc., as distinguished from adjacent islands or a peninsula: the mainland of Greece.
(in Hawaii) the 48 contiguous states of the U.S.
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Other definitions for mainland (2 of 2)
Mainland
[ meyn-land, -luhnd ]
/ ËmeÉȘnËlĂŠnd, -lÉnd /
noun
the largest of the Shetland Islands. About 200 sq. mi. (520 sq. km).
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British Dictionary definitions for mainland (1 of 2)
mainland
/ (ËmeÉȘnlÉnd) /
noun
the main part of a land mass as opposed to an island or peninsula
the mainland a particular landmass as viewed from a nearby island with which it has close links, such as Great Britain as viewed from Northern Ireland or continental Australia as viewed from Tasmania
Derived forms of mainland
mainlander, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for mainland (2 of 2)
Mainland
/ (ËmeÉȘnlÉnd) /
noun
an island off N Scotland: the largest of the Shetland Islands. Chief town: Lerwick. Pop: 17Â 550 (2001). Area: about 583 sq km (225 sq miles)
Also called: Pomona an island off N Scotland: the largest of the Orkney Islands. Chief town: Kirkwall. Pop: 15Â 315 (2001). Area: 492 sq km (190 sq miles)
the Mainland NZ a South Islanders' name for South Island
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