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mainland

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪnˌlænd]

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Learn how to use mainland in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “geography”

(noun) the largest landmass of a country or continent, usually not including any islands nearby. It’s where most people live and where most activities happen.

Example

Hawaii is a beautiful place, but it's far from the mainland of the United States.

Example

The country's islands are lovely, but they are not part of the mainland.

Example

Which cities are located on the mainland?

How to pronounce mainland

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪnˌlænd]

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