mainland

The word “mainland” has 2 syllables: main-land

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪnlænd/


What is synonym and antonym for mainland?

In the thesaurus, “mainland” has 7 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for mainland along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for mainland

Antonyms for mainland

Meanings of mainland

  • noun
    1. The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.
    2. The principal island of a group.

Example Sentences

  • She decided to explore the mainland during her vacation rather than staying on the island.
  • The bridge connects the island to the mainland, facilitating easy transportation between the two.
  • The storm caused widespread damage on the mainland, leaving many without power.
  • The wildlife sanctuary is located on the mainland and is accessible by boat.
  • Residents of the island often travel to the mainland for work and shopping.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to mainland, such as: atoll, barrier reef, beach, cape, cay, continent, coral reef.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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