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mainland

/ˈmeɪn.lænd/

Translations

mainlandnoun

mainlands

/ˈmeɪn.lænd/

continentPar opposition aux îles ; s’emploie pour la partie principale d’un pays ou d’un continent.

The ferry service connects the island to the mainland.

Le service de ferry relie l’île au continent.

Additional translations

terre fermeEmployé quand on insiste sur le contraste avec la mer ou les îles.

Synonyms

mainland area

mainland territory

mainlandadjective

/ˈmeɪnlənd/

/ˈmeɪnlænd/

continentalSe dit de ce qui appartient à la partie principale d’un pays ou d’un continent, par opposition aux îles.

The mainland climate is generally more temperate than that of the surrounding islands.

Le climat continental est généralement plus tempéré que celui des îles environnantes.

Synonyms

mainlandnoun

The principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to its islands or peninsulas.

The ferry service connects the island to the mainland.

A large continuous extent of land that includes the greater part of a country or continent.

Many tourists visit the mainland to explore its vast landscapes and cultural sites.

mainlandadjective

Relating to or characteristic of the main part of a country or continent, as opposed to its islands or outlying territories.

The mainland climate is generally more temperate than that of the surrounding islands.