Meaning of the word continents in English

What does continents mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

continents

US /ˈkɑn.tɪ.nənts/
UK /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənts/

Plural Noun

any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America)

Example:
There are seven major continents on Earth.
The movement of tectonic plates causes the continents to drift.
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