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mainland

/ˈmeɪn.lænd/

mainlandnoun

mainlands

/ˈmeɪn.lænd/

Translations

The mainland is separated from the island by a narrow strait.

Материк отделен от острова узким проливом.

The continent of Europe is part of the mainland.

Континент Европа является частью материка.

Additional translations

большая земля

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

mainland territory

mainland area

mainlandadjective

/ˈmeɪnlənd/

/ˈmeɪnlænd/

Translations

The mainland climate is different from the island climate.

Материковый климат отличается от островного климата.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

mainlandproper noun

Definitions

The largest island of the Orkney or of the Shetland Islands in Scotland.

She spent the summer on Mainland, Orkney, with her grandparents.