The Open Dictionary

continent

noun

UK/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/
US/ˈkɑːn.tᵊn.ənt/

Definitions of continent noun

  1. B1Countable

    One of the seven large land masses on the Earth's surface, either completely or mostly surrounded by sea and typically consisting of multiple countries.

    • The North American continent.

    • The continents of Asia and Africa.

    • Exploring the glaciers of the Antarctic continent.

adjective

UK/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/
US/ˈkɑːn.tᵊn.ənt/

Definitions of continent adjective

  1. Having the ability to control urination and bowel movements.

  2. literary

    Able to exercise control over one's sexual desires.