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continent

UK
/ˈkɒntɪnənt/
US
/ˈkɑːntɪnənt/

Translations

continentnoun
continents
pl
UK
/ˈkɒntɪnənt/
US
/ˈkɑːntɪnənt/
Africa is a continent with many different climates.
L’Afrique est un continent aux climats très विविधs.
continentAu sens de « terre ferme » par opposition aux îles ou aux péninsules.
After a long stay on the island, they finally returned to the continent.
Après un long séjour sur l’île, ils sont enfin վերադարձés sur le continent.
Synonyms
mainland
landmass
area
territory
region
continentadjective
more continent
Comp.
most continent
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tə.nənt/
continentLittéraire ou soutenu; au sens de maîtrise de soi, surtout sexuelle.
He lived a continent life, avoiding excess and indulgence.
Il menait une vie continentе, évitant les excès et l’indulgence.
continentMédecine; se dit d’une personne qui contrôle ses urines ou ses selles.
The patient became continent after several weeks of treatment.
Le patient est redevenu continent après plusieurs semaines de traitement.
Synonyms
chaste
celibate
abstinent
virtuous
pure
ascetic
temperate
self-restrained

Definitions

continentnoun
One of the main landmasses on the earth, usually regarded as seven in number (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America).
Europe is a continent that is known for its rich history and diverse cultures.
The mainland as opposed to islands or peninsulas.
After spending a week on the island, they returned to the continent.
continentadjective
Exercising self-restraint, especially in regard to sexual activity.
He was known for his continent lifestyle, avoiding any indulgence that might lead to excess.
Able to control urinary or fecal discharge; not incontinent.
The patient remained continent after completing bladder training.
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