Continental (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Of or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolutionary War; "the Continental Army"; "the Continental Congress".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Related Words

• Colony (noun)

Meaning ²

Being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe; "the continental United States"; "continental Europe"; "continental waters".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Intercontinental

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• Continent (noun)

Meaning ³

Of or relating to or characteristic of a continent; "the continental divide"; "continental drift".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Related Words

• Continent (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Of or pertaining to or typical of Europe; "a Continental breakfast".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

• The Continental army fought against the British during the American Revolutionary War.
• The Continental cuisine served at the hotel included dishes such as escargots and ratatouille.
• A Continental breakfast typically consists of pastries, fruit, and yogurt.
• The hotel room was decorated in a Continental style with a mixture of modern and antique furniture.
• The company specializes in shipping Continental freight, transporting goods between European countries.

Related Words

• Continent (noun)