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

Antarctica tourism usually takes place between November and March, and most of it comes via ships leaving from South America and arriving around the Antarctic Peninsula, the northernmost arm of the mainland. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

According to a 2005 biography, Tung was born in Shanghai on May 29, 1937, and his family moved to Hong Kong in 1947 — two years before the Communists took over the mainland. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Tung was born in Shanghai on May 29, 1937, and his family moved to Hong Kong in 1947, two years before the Communists took over the mainland. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The Hurricanes flew 2,575 air miles west for their season opener, the longest mainland trip for a conference matchup in all of FBS. — Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026