Definition of mainland Mainland

/mejˈnlæˌnd/ - [meynland] - Main•land

We found 6 definitions of mainland from 5 different sources.

What does mainland mean?

Plural: mainlands

mainland - the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

dry land, solid ground, terra firma, earth, ground, land the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell); "it was hell on earth"

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mainland (n.)
The continent; the principal land; -- opposed to island, or peninsula.

mainland
A large and continuous mass of land representing most of a region or a country but excluding outlying islands.
mainland
A large piece of land as seen from the outlying islands belonging to the same political entity.

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