Meaning of the word "North America" in English

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North America

US /ˌnɔːrθ əˈmer.ɪ.kə/
UK /ˌnɔːrθ əˈmer.ɪ.kə/
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Noun

1.

the northern continent of the Western Hemisphere, extending from the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico and including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Example:
Many species of migratory birds travel to North America for breeding.
The Rocky Mountains stretch across a large part of North America.
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