as in continent
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
the islands of Ireland and Great Britain were once part of the Eurasian landmass
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Recent Examples of landmass
It is forecast to head northwest toward Taiwan, expected to make landfall over western Taiwan on Thursday before rapidly weakening over the Taiwan landmass and emerging near the Ryukyu Islands as a remnant low or weak tropical depression.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But in New Zealand, thanks to its low population density, the skies have remained surprisingly dark, and over 96 percent of its landmass still has views of the Milky Way at night.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
In an age where nearly every inch of the world’s landmass has been mapped, examples of terra nullius are exceedingly rare.
—Richard Collett, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The area represents just 3% of Gaza's tiny landmass, and many can't afford the high cost of traveling there, let alone a tent to sleep in.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
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Before entering the political realm, Collins was a Green Beret who deployed four times to two different continents.—
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The nominees in the category hailed from six countries and three continents, and reflected a diverse range of international film traditions.—
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On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 18% in 2025 and extended its rally into 2026, marking its longest winning streak since the local stock market was re-launched more than 30 years ago.—
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Home to monkeys, hawksbill sea turtles, manatees, and flamingos—and a quick ferry ride from the mainland—Holbox is an inviting spot to explore nature and relax into slow movement and mindfulness.—
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“Landmass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmass. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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