mainlands

/ˈmeɪnlændz/

Meanings

noun

The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.

Examples :

""Shipping goods to the mainlands of Europe is often cheaper than sending them to the islands." "

geography continent

noun

The principal island of a group.

Examples :

"Many people travel from the smaller islands to the mainlands for better job opportunities and access to specialized healthcare. "

geography place

Related Words

islands noun

/ˈaɪləndz/

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

"We took a boat trip to visit some small islands off the coast. "

continent noun

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

"My geography teacher explained that the seven continents are very different in size and climate. "

opportunities noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

peninsula noun

/pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/

A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.

"Florida is a peninsula that extends into the Gulf of Mexico. "

sending verb

/ˈsɛndɪŋ/

To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another.

"She is sending an email to her teacher. "

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

cheaper adjective

/ˈtʃiːpər/

Low and/or reduced in price.

""Buying fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market is often cheaper than buying them at the grocery store." "

healthcare noun

/ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/ /ˈhɛlθkeɪər/

The prevention, treatment, and management of illness or the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

"I think free health care should also cover nearsightedness."

shipping noun

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

The transportation of goods.

"The shipping costs for the new computer were quite high. "