🌍mainland

noun
/ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

Meaning

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands

Example Sentences

The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.

Synonyms

continent, land, territory, country

Antonyms

island, archipelago

Collocations

mainland China, mainland Europe, mainland United States

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