noun
- one of the seven large landmasses on Earth
adjective
- showing self-restraint, especially in sexual matters
Usage: formal
Examples
- Africa is the second largest continent in the world.
- Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth.
- She traveled to every continent except Australia.
- North America and South America are separate continents.
- The monk lived a continent life devoted to prayer.
- He remained continent throughout his years of celibacy.