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land·mass

(lănd′măs′)

A large area of land, such as a continent, that is wholly or mostly surrounded by water: the landmass of Eurasia.

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landmass

(ˈlændˌmæs)

(Physical Geography) a large continuous area of land, as opposed to seas or islands

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land•mass

(ˈlændˌmæs)

n.

a part of the continental crust above sea level having a distinct identity, as a continent.

[1855–60]

land·mass

(lănd′măs′)

A large, continuous area of land, such as a continent or a very large island.

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Noun

landmass - a large continuous extent of land

land mass

continent - one of the large landmasses of the earth; "there are seven continents"; "pioneers had to cross the continent on foot"

dry land, ground, solid ground, terra firma, earth, land - the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground"

subcontinent - a large and distinctive landmass (as India or Greenland) that is a distinct part of some continent

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landmass

[ˈlændˌmæs] N → masa f continental

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Among the things that have been discussed is whether it is even legal, what the process would be for acquiring an island that has its own government and population, and where any money to purchase a giant landmass would originate.

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I want to draw the attention of the government of Balochistan towards one of the serious/major issues ie {undoubtedly} quality education which is lacking in our province, which is the biggest in terms of landmass and can be the richest if its resources are tapped properly.

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He said the southeast does not have enough landmass for itself let alone giving it out for cattle herders.

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The regulator proposes that successful operators would provide good voice and data services across at least 92% of the UK's total landmass. Obligations would also be attached to provide good coverage across 92% of Northern Ireland and England's landmass, 83% of Wales' landmass and 76% of Scotland's landmass.

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That is because Earth's landmass is not static, and based on the movement of underlying tectonic plates, it keeps sliding (albeit very slowly, about five feet in a century) around the planet, sometimes breaking into new pieces, while at other times, the pieces join together.

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The pervasive necessity was - has always been - the need to connect the people and regions across the Eurasian landmass through convenient, safe corridors for the sake of free movement of people and cargo.

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A long, long time ago, all the exposed land on Earth was part of one big landmass known as Pangaea.