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continental
[kon-tn-en-tl]
adjective
of or of the nature of a continent.
(usually initial capital letter)of or relating to the mainland of Europe, to Europeans, or to European customs and attitudes.
(initial capital letter)of or relating to the 13 original American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolution.
of or relating to the continent of North America.
noun
(initial capital letter)a soldier of the Continental Army in the American Revolution.
a piece of paper currency issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.
a small amount.
advice that's not worth a continental.
an inhabitant of a continent.
(usually initial capital letter)an inhabitant of the mainland of Europe.
Continental
/ ˌɒԳɪˈɛԳə /
adjective
of or characteristic of Europe, excluding the British Isles
of or relating to the 13 original British North American colonies during and immediately after the War of American Independence
noun
(sometimes not capital) an inhabitant of Europe, excluding the British Isles
a regular soldier of the rebel army during the War of American Independence
history a currency note issued by the Continental Congress
Other Word Forms
- continentally adverb
- noncontinental adjective
- precontinental adjective
- ˌDzԳپˈԱԳٲˌ noun
- ˌDzԳپˈԱԳٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of continental1
Example Sentences
They have dominated their continental competition in recent years, winning it 13 times since 2006.
Winning Europe's third-tier competition, the only continental prize Chelsea have not claimed, is seen as a worthy next step on that path.
In a sign of warming relations between Gabon and its continental counterparts, the African Union readmitted the country to its bloc late last month after its membership had been suspended due to the coup.
It’s part of the team’s efforts to expand their footprint outside L.A. and continental U.S.
However Sheinbaum's government contends that Trump's order applies only to the US portion of the continental shelf.
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