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The ferry traveled from the island to the mainland.
What does Mainland mean?
The mainland is the main land area, not the islands.
Dictionary definition
the main large land area of a country or region, not including nearby islands.
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Many maps show the mainland and nearby islands together.
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Understanding mainland helps readers compare islands with larger connected land areas.
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MeaningMainland means The mainland is the main land area, not the islands.
ExampleExample: The ferry traveled from the island to the mainland.
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- mayn · land
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mainland
noun
mainlands
Plural form used when comparing more than one mainland area.
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