mainland

noun

A major landmass especially when considered in relation to nearby islands or attached peninsulas.

noun

The principal island of a group: as, the mainland of Orkney.

noun

The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands.

noun

The continent; the principal land; — opposed to island, or peninsula.

noun

The main landmass of a country or continent

noun

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula