of the main landmasses of the globe, usually reckoned as seven in number (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica).
Astronomy, Geographya comparable landmass on another planet.
Geographythe mainland, as distinguished from islands or peninsulas.
Place Namesthe Continent, the mainland of Europe, as distinguished from the British Isles.
a continuous tract or extent, as of land.
[Archaic.]something that serves as a container or boundary