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

The United States is obligated by law to provide Taiwan with sufficient hardware to deter any armed attack from the mainland. — Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Millions of people were under warnings associated with the storm, which has already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor’easter’s arrival. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Markets in mainland China and South Korea are closed for a holiday. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

The report also stated that Wells’ phone was not the only one to travel back to the mainland without its owner that day. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026