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continents

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒntɪnənts]

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Learn how to use continents in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

Which ancient cultures came from the different continents?

How to pronounce continents

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒntɪnənts]

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