mainland
[ meyn-land, -luh nd ]
/ ˈmeɪnˌlænd, -lənd /
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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Definition for mainland (2 of 2)
Mainland
[ meyn-land, -luh nd ]
/ ˈmeɪnˌlænd, -lənd /
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
/ (ˈmeɪnlənd) /
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
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mainlander, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for mainland (2 of 2)
Mainland
/ (ˈmeɪnlənd) /
noun
an island off N Scotland: the largest of the Shetland Islands. Chief town: Lerwick. Pop: 17 550 (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: 15 315 (2001). Area: 492 sq km (190 sq miles)
the Mainland NZ a South Islanders' name for South Island
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