Continental Definition
kŏntə-nĕntl
adjective
Of a continent.
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Of or characteristic of the continent of Europe, excluding the British Isles.
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Of or relating to the mainland of Europe; European.
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Of the American colonies at the time of the American Revolution, or of the states just after this.
The Continental Army.
Webster's New World
Designating that portion of the U.S. landmass south of Canada.
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noun
An inhabitant of a continent.
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A person living on the continent of Europe, excluding the British Isles.
Webster's New World
A native of the continental United States living or working in Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands.
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A soldier of the American army during the Revolution.
Webster's New World
A piece of paper money issued by the Continental Congress: it became almost worthless before the end of the war, hence the phrases not care (or give) a continentalnot care a continentalnot give a continental and not worth a continental.
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