Meaning Of The Word Mainland

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What's The Definition Of Mainland?

mainland
You can refer to the largest part of a country or continent as the mainland when contrasting it with the islands around it.

Mainland in American English
chief island of Japan
the principal land or largest part of a continent or country, as distinguished from a relatively small island or peninsula
noun: the principal land of a country, region, etc., as distinguished from adjacent islands or a peninsula

mainland in British English
noun: an island off N Scotland: the largest of the Shetland Islands. Chief town: Lerwick. Pop: 17 550 (2001). Area: about 583 sq km (225 sq miles)
noun: the main part of a land mass as opposed to an island or peninsula

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