Landmass
noun
A large area of land, especially one that is significantly larger than an island.
Greenland is the world's largest landmass that is not a continent.
Often appears as...
- continental landmass
- landmass effects
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Neutral
mass of land, land area, continental landmass
noun
A large area of land, especially one that is significantly larger than an island.
Greenland is the world's largest landmass that is not a continent.
Often appears as...
- continental landmass
- landmass effects
Usage tips
Neutral
mass of land, land area, continental landmass
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Landmasses often hold historical significance for cultures living on them.
'The ancient civilizations developed on large landmasses.'
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Impact
Landmasses play a critical role in climate patterns and ecological systems.
'Deforestation on a landmass can lead to climate change.'
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Relevance
Understanding landmasses is important in geography and geology studies.
'The movement of tectonic plates shapes landmasses.'
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Landmasses often hold historical significance for cultures living on them.
'The ancient civilizations developed on large landmasses.'
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Impact
Landmasses play a critical role in climate patterns and ecological systems.
'Deforestation on a landmass can lead to climate change.'
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Relevance
Understanding landmasses is important in geography and geology studies.
'The movement of tectonic plates shapes landmasses.'
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Landmasses often hold historical significance for cultures living on them.
'The ancient civilizations developed on large landmasses.'
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Impact
Landmasses play a critical role in climate patterns and ecological systems.
'Deforestation on a landmass can lead to climate change.'
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Relevance
Understanding landmasses is important in geography and geology studies.
'The movement of tectonic plates shapes landmasses.'
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