the Continent

noun

chiefly British
: the countries of Europe except for Great Britain and Ireland
The book provides information on hotels in Britain and on the Continent.

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“The Continent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Continent. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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