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landmass

continent / large land area
Noun
pl: landmasses

This term describes a continuous extent of land, emphasizing the physical scale and geological unity of a territory. It is typically used in scientific, geographical, or academic contexts to describe continents or massive islands rather than small plots of land or political borders. As a noun, it follows standard English countability rules, though it is frequently used in the singular when referring to a specific geological entity like the African or Eurasian landmass.

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Noun

A very large area of land, typically a continent or a large island.

"The Eurasian landmass is the largest on Earth."

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