mainland
Translation
mainland
Examples
He lives on an island off the mainland.
He lives on an island off the mainland.
We took a ferry from the island to the mainland.
We took a ferry from the island to the mainland.
Grammar Patterns
((the mainland)) the main area of land of a country, not including any islands She travelled from the island to the mainland for work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: continent, shore; Antonyms: island, isle
Etymology
From 'main' (principal) and 'land'. The principal or largest landmass in relation to islands.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'main' piece of 'land' when you are on a small island looking across the water.