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- pronunciation:
- kan
tih
nen
tl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of or pertaining to a continent.
The railroad made continental travel far less difficult and time-consuming. |
definition 2: |
(usu. cap.) of, related to, or similar to the mainland European culture, customs, or the like.
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definition 3: |
(cap.) of or related to the thirteen American colonies in or about the time of the Revolutionary War.
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
(usu. cap.) a resident of the European mainland.
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definition 2: |
(cap.) a soldier in the American Revolutionary forces.
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definition 3: |
a piece of paper money issued by the Continental Congress.
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derivation: |
continentally (adv.) |
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