mainland
/ˈmeɪnlænd/
main · land
ˈmeɪn · lænd
English Definition
n. the principal landmass of a country or continent
Significado en Español
continente
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “mainland”:
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A
archipelago
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B
landmass
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C
peninsula
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D
island
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B — landmass.
“mainland” means n. the principal landmass of a country or continent
Common questions about “mainland”
What does “mainland” mean?
mainland — n. the principal landmass of a country or continent. In Chinese: 大陆.
How do you pronounce “mainland”?
mainland is pronounced /ˈmeɪnlænd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: main · land.
Is “mainland” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. mainland appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
