continents
Pronunciación: [ˈkɒntɪnənts]
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Contexto: «geography»
(noun) large landmasses on Earth that are separated by oceans. Think of continents as big pieces of land where countries and people live.
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There are seven continents on our planet, and each one has its own unique culture.
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The Arctic is not considered a continent, even though it has land.
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How many continents can you name?
Contexto: «history»
(noun) sometimes, continents can refer to regions defined by social or historical boundaries, such as the continent of America including North and South America. It can also mean a grouping of land based on shared history.
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Many ancient civilizations flourished on the continent of Africa.
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Not all regions can be grouped into a single continent; Europe and Asia are separate even though they are connected.
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Which ancient cultures came from the different continents?
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