mainland

[ˈmeɪnlænd]

mainland Definition

• 1. a large continuous area of land that includes the main part of a country or territory, usually not including its islands
• 2. the main part of a country or territory, as distinguished from adjacent islands or detached territories

Using mainland: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mainland" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The mainland of China is separated from Taiwan by the Taiwan Strait.

• Example

  The island is only a short distance from the mainland.

• Example

  The hurricane caused widespread damage on the mainland.

mainland Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mainland

• continent
• main body
• mainland territory

Antonyms for mainland

• island
• archipelago

Phrases with mainland

• on the mainland

  in or on the main part of a country or territory, as distinguished from adjacent islands or detached territories

  Example

  He was born on the mainland and moved to Hawaii when he was a teenager.

• leave the mainland

  to go from the main part of a country or territory to an adjacent island or detached territory

  Example

  We're planning to leave the mainland and spend a week on the island.

• mainland Europe

  the main part of the continent of Europe, not including the British Isles

  Example

  After living in the UK for several years, she decided to move to mainland Europe.

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Summary: mainland in Brief

Mainland [ˈmeɪnlænd] refers to a large continuous area of land that includes the main part of a country or territory, usually not including its islands. It is often used to distinguish between the main part of a country and its adjacent islands or detached territories. Examples include 'The mainland of China is separated from Taiwan by the Taiwan Strait.' and 'The hurricane caused widespread damage on the mainland.'