26984 words

mainland

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
relating to or forming the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:

Examples:

mainland China
Hawaii's cost of living is estimated at about 20 percent to 30 percent higher than most mainland communities.
2
the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:

Examples:

They recently built a bridge between the mainland and the closest island.
3
the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:

Examples:

The island is accessible by ferry from the mainland.
4
the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands around it:

Examples:

on the mainland He does all his banking on the mainland, but he lives on the island.
the Chinese/American/European, etc. mainland
5
belonging to or on the main part of a country or continent:

Examples:

mainland China/Europe/Greece, etc. The firm is opening new stores across the UK and mainland Europe.
a mainland company/city/market

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