연안의 섬이나 반도에 대하여, 나라나 대륙의 주요 부분을 이루는 크고 연속된 땅.
A large, continuous area of land that forms the principal part of a country or continent, in contrast to islands or detached territories.
예문:
"After spending a week exploring the small island, we took the ferry back to the mainland."
"Many residents commute daily from the coastal islands to the mainland for work and supplies."
"The company decided to relocate its headquarters from the remote territory to the mainland capital."