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Definition of the mainland noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the mainland

noun
 
 
/ðə ˈmeɪnlənd/,
 
/ðə ˈmeɪnlænd/
 
/ðə ˈmeɪnlənd/,
 
/ðə ˈmeɪnlænd/
[singular]
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  1. the main area of land of a country or region, not including any islands near to it
    • to/from the mainland a boat to/from the mainland
    • The Hebrides are to the west of the Scottish mainland.
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