mainland
noun
main·land
ˈmān-ˌland 
-lənd
: a continent or the main part of a continent as distinguished from an offshore island or sometimes from a cape or peninsula
Examples of mainland in a Sentence
the boat back to the mainland leaves once every two days
Recent Examples on the Web
Additionally, the company announced that the Vision Pro headset will also be available in additional countries starting later this month, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
In 2010, according to government statistics, 10% of visitors were from Europe and the Americas, while 63% were from mainland China.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 5 June 2024
Although certain goods may cost more because they're imported, living in the Azores is generally less expensive than on the mainland, at around $1,500 per month.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
As sea levels rise, these islands typically move toward the mainland, frustrating efforts to hold properties in place.
—CBS News, 29 May 2024
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
In 2010, according to government statistics, 10% of visitors were from Europe and the Americas, while 63% were from mainland China.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 5 June 2024
Although certain goods may cost more because they're imported, living in the Azores is generally less expensive than on the mainland, at around $1,500 per month.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
As sea levels rise, these islands typically move toward the mainland, frustrating efforts to hold properties in place.
—CBS News, 29 May 2024
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“Mainland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mainland. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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mainland
noun
main·land
ˈmān-ˌland
-lənd
: a continent or the main part of a continent as distinguished from an offshore island or sometimes from a cape or peninsula
mainlander
noun
Geographical Definition
Mainland
geographical name
Main·land
ˈmān-ˌland
-lənd
1
2
island in northern Scotland; largest of the Orkney Islands
3
island in northern Scotland; largest of the Shetland Islands
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