mainland
mainland
nounDefinition 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>
Related Words subcontinent, supercontinent
Near Antonyms island, isle, islet; atoll, barrier reef, cay, coral reef, key; cape, headland, peninsula, promontory
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