continent

US /ˈkɑntənənt/

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UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

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noun

  • Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
  • One of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).
  • The ability to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).

adjective

  • Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).