continental Europe
The contiguous continent of Europe, excluding its surrounding islandsThe contiguous continent of Europe, excluding its surrounding islands.
Meaning
2 sensesThe contiguous continent of Europe, excluding its surrounding islands.
(informal)The European countries, excluding the United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland.
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