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continental

Pronunciation: [ˌkɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl]

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Learn how to use continental in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(adjective) related to a large land area, usually referring to a continent. It's about things that are connected to big pieces of land like North America or Europe.

Example

The continental United States is made up of 48 states.

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The island is not continental; it's separate from the main landmass.

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Which cities are part of the continental region?

Context: “style”

(adjective) referring to a style or way of doing things that is typical of Europe, especially Western Europe. It often describes culture, food, or fashion that comes from Europe.

Example

She loves continental cuisine and often enjoys dishes from Italy and France.

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His taste in food is not continental; he prefers traditional home-cooked meals.

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What are some popular continental dishes you know?

Context: “historical”

(noun) a person or thing from a continent, specifically used sometimes in historical contexts to refer to soldiers or events associated with the American Revolutionary War.

Example

The Continental Army played a crucial role in gaining independence.

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The local troops were not members of the Continental army.

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What were the main challenges faced by the Continental forces during the war?

How to pronounce continental

Pronunciation: [ˌkɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl]

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