landmass

[land-mas]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Geology.

a part of the continental crust above sea level having a distinct identity, as a continent or large island.

landmass

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noun

a large continuous area of land, as opposed to seas or islands

landmass

A large, continuous area of land, such as a continent or a very large island.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of landmass¹

First recorded in 1855–60; land + mass

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But public lands advocates note that the law has long been used by presidents to protect large landmasses — including the designation of the Grand Canyon by Theodore Roosevelt in 1908.

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"You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have under-invested in the people of Greenland and you have under- invested in the security of this incredible, beautiful landmass."

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The countries - separated by the landmass of India - have deep, painful historical ties.

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A quarter of Ukraine's landmass is estimated to be contaminated with landmines, mainly concentrated in the war-torn east of the country.

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Trump is also likely interested in the mining potential across Greenland's vast landmass, Mr Jacobsen added.

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landmark land measure

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