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Continent

Large continuous landmass separated from other such areas by water.

continents

A continent is a large, continuous landmass separated from other such areas by water. While the definition varies (particularly regarding Europe and Asia), continents are typically considered Earth's major land divisions.

Etymology

The word 'continent' comes from the Latin 'continens,' meaning 'continuous, continuous land'.

Explain Like I’m 5

A continent is a really big piece of land, like Africa or Asia, that's surrounded by water.

Fun Facts

Africa is the second-largest continent
Antarctica is a desert
Europe and Asia together form Eurasia

FAQ

What defines a continent? Large landmass separated by water
How many continents are there? Seven
What is the largest continent? Asia

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Landmass Geographic region

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Africa Asia Europe North America South America Australia Antarctica

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Earth Planet

Indexes

geographical natural object

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