continent
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- (countable) A continent is a big piece of land that is partially or fully surrounded by water and some islands.
- The seven continents of the world are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
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- Africa
- Antarctica
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Eurasia
- Gondwana
- Laurasia
- North America
- Oceania
- Pangaea
- South America
- supercontinent
| Continents of the world |
| Africa | Antarctica | Asia | Australia | Europe | North America | South America Related: Africa-Eurasia | Americas | Central America | Eurasia | Oceania |
| (The Pacific Islands are not part of any continent, but sometimes they are grouped with Australia as Oceania) |