mainland

mainland

noun

Definition of MAINLAND

one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division <the boat back to the mainland leaves once every two days>

Synonyms continent, landmass, main

Related Words subcontinent, supercontinent

Near Antonyms island, isle, islet; atoll, barrier reef, cay, coral reef, key; cape, headland, peninsula, promontory