mainland
Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪnˌlænd]
Word
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?
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