Question

What is a continent?​

Answer 1

the mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles.

Answer 2

Answer:

any of the world's main continuous expanses of land

Explanation:

noun

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

Similar:

mainland

Opposite:

island

the mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles.

singular proper noun: Continent; noun: the Continent

"clubs sprang up in Britain and on the Continent"

ARCHAIC

a mainland contrasted with islands.