English word continental comes from English continent
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| continent | English (eng) | (obsolete) Land (as opposed to the water).. (obsolete, _, in general sense) A large contiguous landmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See the Continent.. Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental [...] |
| continental | English (eng) | (US, historical) Of or relating to the confederated colonies collectively, in the time of the Revolutionary War.. (chiefly, in the UK) Relating to, or characteristic of, continental Europe. Of or relating to a continent or continents.. Of the mainland, as opposed to an island offshore (US, historical) A member of the Continental army.. (US, historical) Paper scrip (paper money) issued by the [...] |