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continental

[ kon-tn-en-tl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or of the nature of a continent.
(usually initial capital letter) of or relating to the mainland of Europe, to Europeans, or to European customs and attitudes.
(initial capital letter) of or relating to the 13 original American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolution.
of or relating to the continent of North America.

noun

(initial capital letter) a soldier of the Continental Army in the American Revolution.
a piece of paper currency issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.
a small amount:
advice that's not worth a continental.
an inhabitant of a continent.
(usually initial capital letter) an inhabitant of the mainland of Europe.

Continental

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adjective

of or characteristic of Europe, excluding the British Isles
of or relating to the 13 original British North American colonies during and immediately after the War of American Independence

noun

sometimes not capital an inhabitant of Europe, excluding the British Isles
a regular soldier of the rebel army during the War of American Independence
history a currency note issued by the Continental Congress

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Derived Forms

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of continental¹

First recorded in 1750–60; continent + -al ¹

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Example Sentences

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A blocked weather pattern with high pressure to the east of the UK and low pressure to the west means the heat will be drawn up from continental Europe.

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Congestion in the UK "is particularly severe in Felixstowe", while in continental Europe Rotterdam and Barcelona are "also pretty severe".

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Instead, says Prof Williams, the US would prioritise its "territorial core", creating a continental fortress of sorts, insulated on both sides by the vastness of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

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All football grounds have sections where the most vocal fans congregate - not just in Britain, but in continental Europe where groups known as "ultras" sit and stand together.

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"I think it's time to consider this offence again, given the fact that we are an outlier compared to continental Europe where many countries do have this," she said.

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continent Continental Army

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