noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A large, continuous area of land surrounded by sea or contiguous with another landmass.
2. 2
   a large continuous extent of land wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

africaamericaantarcticaantipodesasiaasia major

Example

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"Owing to its landmass, the Antarctic has an air temperature lower than that of the Arctic."

Etymology

From land + mass.

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