continental
//ˌkɒn.tɪˈnen.təl//
Adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a continent, especially mainland Europe as distinguished from Britain.
Continental Europe has a different climate from Britain.
Forming or belonging to a continent; relating to a large continuous landmass.
The continental shelf extends far into the ocean.
(Of a climate) having hot summers and cold winters with low rainfall, typical of the interior of a continent.
This region has a continental climate with very hot summers and freezing winters.
Noun
A person from mainland Europe, especially as distinguished from a British person.
The continentals have different customs from the British.
A soldier of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
My ancestor served as a Continental during the Revolutionary War.