Synonyms of continent

Noun


1. continent, landmass, land mass

usage: one of the large landmasses of the earth; "there are seven continents"; "pioneers had to cross the continent on foot"

2. Continent

usage: the European mainland; "Englishmen like to visit the Continent but they wouldn't like to live there"

Adjective


1. continent (vs. incontinent)

usage: having control over urination and defecation

2. celibate, continent, chaste (vs. unchaste)

usage: abstaining from sexual intercourse; "celibate priests"

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Definition and meaning of continent (Dictionary)