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continent 1 Noun one of the earth's large landmasses (Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, North and South America, and Antarctica) [Latin terra continens continuous land] continental adj continent 2 Adjective 1. able to control one's bladder and bowels 2. sexually restrained [Latin continere to contain, retain] continence n Continent Noun the Continent the mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles Continental adj
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Translationsthe Continent (BRIT) → el continente europeo, Europa; on the Continent → en el continente europeo, en Europa the Continent (Brit) → l'Europe continentale; on the Continent → en Europe (continentale) the Continent (Brit) → (Kontinental)europa nt; the Continent (BRIT) → l'Europa continentale; on the Continent → in Europa |
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| It is generally believed that the Aborigines of the American continent have an Asiatic origin. Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation: conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. In fact, our friends may be said to have been among the first of that brood of hardy English adventurers who have subsequently invaded the Continent and swindled in all the capitals of Europe. |
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