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

Heritage Images via Getty Images During a third voyage in 1498, Columbus visited Trinidad and the South American mainland before returning to the original Hispaniola settlement. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

The stock closed nearly 1% higher after tumbling Thursday , the first trading day following a nearly one-week long public holiday in mainland China. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

According to the draft order, more than 60 countries and territories are classified as reciprocal economies, including Asian economies like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and Japan, though not mainland China. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Products arriving from the Americas and Caribbean have historically faced an additional logistical complication, with many shipments passing through a control point on the French mainland before reaching Martinique. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026