continents
Pronunciation: [ˈkɒntɪnənts]
Word
Context: “geography”
(noun) large landmasses on Earth that are separated by oceans. Think of continents as big pieces of land where countries and people live.
Example
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.
Example
How many continents can you name?
Context: “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.
Example
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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