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continental
adjective
[L30824]
Compounds
In compounds
continental hydrology
,
continentally
Forms
positive :
continental
Senses
of, relating to, or characteristic of a continent
(often capitalized) of, relating to, or being a cuisine derived from the classic dishes of Europe and especially France
(often capitalized) of or relating to the colonies later forming the U.S.
being the part of the U.S. on the North American continent; also: being the part of the U.S. comprising the lower 48 states
(meteorology) of or relating to the relatively dry air typically found or originating over large landmasses
(meteorology) of or relating to climates characterized by a wide seasonal variation in temperatures
continental
noun
[L1472858]
Forms
singular :
continental
plural :
continentals
Senses
(often capitalized) an American soldier of the Revolution in the Continental army
a piece of Continental paper currency
the least bit
an inhabitant of a continent and especially the continent of Europe
a native of the continental United States living or working in Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands