fastland

noun

fast·​land

ˈfastˌland,

ˈfaast-,

ˈfaist-,

ˈfȧst-,

-ˌlaa(ə)nd

plural -s

: mainland

especially : land that is high and dry near water : upland

Word History

Etymology

translation of German festland mainland

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