1. mainland - Noun
2. Mainland - Proper noun
The continent; the principal land; -- opposed to island, or peninsula.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA ban on entry to foreign nationals who have travelled through mainland China has led to a major slump in visitor numbers. Source: Internet
A ban on foreign travellers from mainland China and Iran will be maintained. Source: Internet
1760–61 Britain completed the conquest of Canada in 1760 by capturing Montreal which effectively brought the war to an end on mainland North America. Source: Internet
1970s onwards Entrance to the Norðoyatunnilin at Leirvík The fourth period saw the emergence of a "mainland" thanks to tunnels and bridges. Source: Internet
Aboriginal Australians are believed to have first arrived on the Australian mainland by sea from Maritime Southeast Asia between 40,000 and 70,000 years ago. Source: Internet
A big share of domestic flights connect the major islands ( Sardinia and Sicily ) to the mainland. Source: Internet