Continent

Con•ti•nent [ˈkänt(ə)nənt]
Noun
== Meanings ==
#Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land; Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America.
##The mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles.
##[Archaic] A mainland contrasted with islands.
#Able to control movements of the bowels and bladder.
#Exercising self-restraint.
== Examples ==
#Clubs sprang up in Britain and on the Continent.
#The maritime zone is richer in varieties of plant than the continent.
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