Definition of Continental
Continental
con·ti·nen·tal
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to or characteristic of a continent, especially in geography or politics.
e.g. The continental climate is generally drier than the coastal climate.
(adjective)
(historical, American) relating to the 13 colonies that were originally established in the American Revolution and which later formed the USA (usually used as "Continental");
e.g. The museum has some of the uniforms of Continental soldiers on display.
(adjective)
relating to or being part of the 48 states that make up the mainland of the USA;
e.g. The company only has branches in the continental US.
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