mainland
noun
main·land
ˈmān-ˌland 
-lənd
: a continent or the main part of a continent as distinguished from an offshore island or sometimes from a cape or peninsula
Examples of mainland in a Sentence
the boat back to the mainland leaves once every two days
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New World has been struggling to turn around its business amid an ongoing property downturn in Hong Kong and mainland China, prompted by a mix of challenges including the pandemic and interest rate hikes.
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Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
New World’s financial troubles emerge amid ongoing property sector struggles in both Hong Kong and mainland China.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Pop Mart’s annual results show that the company’s global gross profit surged by over 125% last year, while its revenue in mainland China reached more than $1.09 billion, 34% higher than 2023.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, revenues in the Asia region, which includes Japan, mainland China and South Korea, reached 31.2 million euros, up 14 percent, mainly driven by strong performances in Japan and mainland China.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
New World’s financial troubles emerge amid ongoing property sector struggles in both Hong Kong and mainland China.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Pop Mart’s annual results show that the company’s global gross profit surged by over 125% last year, while its revenue in mainland China reached more than $1.09 billion, 34% higher than 2023.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, revenues in the Asia region, which includes Japan, mainland China and South Korea, reached 31.2 million euros, up 14 percent, mainly driven by strong performances in Japan and mainland China.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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“Mainland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mainland. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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mainland
noun
main·land
ˈmān-ˌland
-lənd
: a continent or the main part of a continent as distinguished from an offshore island or sometimes from a cape or peninsula
mainlander
noun
Geographical Definition
Mainland
geographical name
Main·land
ˈmān-ˌland
-lənd
1
2
island in northern Scotland; largest of the Orkney Islands
3
island in northern Scotland; largest of the Shetland Islands
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