noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The adoption of common policies amongst the countries of a particular continent, especially continental Europe. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A word, phrase or habit typical of the continent. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From continental + -ism.

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