continent

noun/ˈkɑntənənt/

Frequency rank: #3,836 most common English word

Meaning

One of the main large areas of land on Earth, such as Africa or Asia.

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Example sentence

Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth.

Synonyms & related words

  • landmass

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