Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A large landmass on Earth, usually separated by oceans and considered as a major geographical unit.
Continent
/ˈkɒntɪnənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The continent boasts diverse climates and ecosystems.
Wildlife migration patterns vary by continent.
Each continent presents unique geological features.
Etymology:
The word continent originates from the Latin continentem, from continere, meaning ‘to hold together or enclose'.
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