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continent meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of continent at MeaningMonkey.org. continent meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.CONTINENT noun
Definition of continent (noun)
- one of the large landmasses of the earth
- "there are seven continents"; "pioneers had to cross the continent on foot"
- the European mainland
- "Englishmen like to visit the Continent but they wouldn't like to live there"
CONTINENT adjective
Definition of continent (adjective)
- having control over urination and defecation
- antonym: incontinent
- abstaining from sexual intercourse
- "celibate priests"
- synonyms: celibate
Source: Princeton University Wordnet