continental

Definition

• adj. of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
• adj. of or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolutionary War
• adj. of or relating to or characteristic of a continent
• adj. being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe

Word forms

Plural

continentals

Example sentences

1. a.

   The continental climate in this region leads to hot summers and cold winters.

2. n.

   Many continental Europeans enjoy a different lifestyle compared to those in the UK.