mainland
Translation
mainland
Examples
He took a ferry from the island to the mainland.
He took a ferry from the island to the mainland.
She lives on the mainland, not on the islands.
She lives on the mainland, not on the islands.
Grammar Patterns
((the mainland)) the main area of land of a country We traveled from Hawaii to the mainland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: continent, terra firma; Antonyms: island, isle
Etymology
From 'main' + 'land'. The main part of a country or continent, not including its islands.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'main' piece of 'land' as opposed to the smaller islands surrounding it.