Synonyms of mainland

mainland

noun

ˈmān-ˌland 

as in continent

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 & Similar Words

• continent
• landmass
• subcontinent
• main
• supercontinent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• island
• islet
• isle
• key
• atoll
• peninsula
• coral reef
• cape
• promontory
• headland
• barrier reef
• cay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mainland

Drought now covers mainland France and Corsica, with soils nearing the record dryness reached in August 2022. — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Amenities and experiences Your nightly fee includes parking on the mainland at Bug Light in South Portland, Maine, and the boat ride to and from House Island. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

The species is now endangered, extinct on the Australian mainland for three thousand years and besieged on the island that is its last refuge. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

In Hong Kong, multiple law firms have described a surge in gray divorces, and in mainland China, the number of elderly divorces has doubled in the past 30 years. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026