continents
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continents noun
- Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.
- A large contiguous landmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See the Continent.
- Land (as opposed to the water).
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chastecelibateamericaschauconfederationconfederationscontainerscontinentalintercontinentalmainlandterraneslandmassesmainlandssupercontinentssubcontinentslandmass
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