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Word: Continental
Speech Type: Adjective
ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl
forming or belonging to a continent
Short Definition:forming or belonging to continent
Examples:- continental Antarctica
in, from, or characteristic of mainland Europe
Short Definition:in, from, or characteristic of mainland Europe
Examples:- a continental holiday
relating to the thirteen original colonies of the United States during the time of the American War of Independence
Short Definition:relating to original colonies of US
Examples:- in 1783 the officers and men of the Continental forces had little to celebrate
Word: Continental
Speech Type: Noun
ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl
an inhabitant of mainland Europe.
Short Definition:inhabitant of mainland Europe
a member of the Continental Army
Short Definition:member of Continental army
Examples:- 22 Continentals were killed and scalped
a piece of paper currency issued by the Continental Congress
Short Definition:piece of paper currency issued by Continental Congress
Examples:- the redemption of Continentals by the government
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