1. the main part of a country or continent, as distinguished from islands or peninsulas

1. of or relating to a mainland

Examples

• The ferry connects the island to the mainland.
• Many tourists prefer to stay on the mainland rather than visit the remote islands.
• Mainland China has a different political system than Taiwan.
• The storm prevented boats from reaching the mainland for three days.
• She grew up on a small island but moved to the mainland for college.
• The mainland population is much larger than that of the surrounding islands.
• Mainland Europe includes countries like France, Germany, and Spain.