CONTINENTAL


Meaning of CONTINENTAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɒntɪnent(ə)l ]

( continentals)

1.

Continental means situated on or belonging to the continent of Europe except for Britain. ( mainly BRIT )

He sees no signs of improvement in the UK and continental economy.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

A continental is someone who comes from the continent of Europe. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

N-COUNT : usu pl

3.

If you describe someone or something as continental , you think that they are typical of the continent of Europe. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ

4.

Continental is used to refer to something that belongs to or relates to a continent.

The most ancient parts of the continental crust are 4000 million years old.

ADJ : ADJ n

5.

The continental United States consists of all the states which are situated on the continent of North America, as opposed to Hawaii and territories such as the Virgin Islands. ( mainly AM )

Shipping is included on orders sent within the continental U.S.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

6.

Continental means existing or happening in the American colonies during the American Revolution. ( AM )

...George Washington, Commander of the Continental Army...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

7.

Continentals were soldiers who fought in the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution. ( AM )

N-COUNT

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