Meaning & use
continent
One of the earth's main continuous expanses of land, such as Africa or Asia.
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Antarctica is the coldest and most sparsely populated continent on Earth.
Geologists believe the continents were once joined together in a single landmass.
A note on using this word
Continent can also mean able to control one's bladder or bowels, or able to restrain desires; context makes the sense clear.
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