continent

Meanings

• noun

  A large area of land surrounded by water. One of seven main divisions of the world, including Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

  - "The continent of Europe is known for its rich history and diverse cultures."
  - "The largest continent by area is Asia."
  - "Africa is the second largest continent by population."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑntɪnənt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkɑntɪnənt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

incontinent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with continent
continuent , sentiment

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Variants

List of all variants of continent that leads to same result
continent , continents , continently , Dark Continent , dark continent , dark continents , the Continent

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Etymology

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From the Latin continents, from continere, to keep together, from com- 'together' + tenere 'to hold'.

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Trivia

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1. There are 221 recognized countries and territories in the world, but only seven continents.

2. The longest river in the world, the Nile, flows through three continents: Africa, Europe, and Asia.

3. The smallest continent, Australia, is also the only one that is also a country.

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Related Concepts

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1. subcontinent: A large region of a continent, often distinct in geography or population.

2. hemisphere: A half of a sphere, with continents being divided into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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Culture

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Continents have played significant roles in human history, with each having unique cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics. For instance, Europe is known for its extensive history of art, philosophy, and politics, while Africa is rich in diverse ethnic groups and traditions.

How to Memorize "continent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a world map and focus on the large landmasses surrounded by water. Visualize the names and locations of each continent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each continent with its distinctive features, such as Africa with its diverse wildlife and Europe with its famous landmarks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each continent: 'Europe, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, North America, South America'. This can help remember the order of continents.

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