Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - continental

(continentals) 1. Continental means situated on or belonging to the continent of Europe except for Britain. (mainly BRIT) He sees no signs of improvement in the UK and continental economy. ADJ: ADJ n 2. A continental is someone who comes from the continent of Europe. (BRIT INFORMAL) N-COUNT: usu pl 3. If you describe someone or something as continental, you think that they are typical of the continent of Europe. (BRIT INFORMAL) ADJ: usu v-link ADJ 4. Continental is used to refer to something that belongs to or relates to a continent. The most ancient parts of the continental crust are 4000 million years old. ADJ: ADJ n 5. The continental United States consists of all the states which are situated on the continent of North America, as opposed to Hawaii and territories such as the Virgin Islands. (mainly AM) Shipping is included on orders sent within the continental U.S. ADJ: usu ADJ n 6. Continental means existing or happening in the American colonies during the American Revolution. (AM) ...George Washington, Commander of the Continental Army... ADJ: usu ADJ n 7. Continentals were soldiers who fought in the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution. (AM) N-COUNT