the Continent
Definition of the Continent
chiefly British
: the countries of Europe except for Great Britain and Ireland The book provides information on hotels in Britain and on the Continent.
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Word by Word Definitions
continentplay Continent
: exercising continence
: restrictive
: container, confines
: epitome
: mainland
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