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Meaning of landmass
A large area of land
Etymology of landmass
The word "landmass" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "land" coming from Old English "land" meaning "earth, ground, soil" and "mass" from Old English "mæss" or Old Norse "masa", referring to a large quantity or amount, thus combining to form a term for a large area of land
Synonyms
Definitions
- A large area of land, especially one that is separated from others by sea
- * A contiguous area of land, especially one that is large or politically significant
Usage Examples
- The continent of Africa is a vast landmass with diverse cultures and landscapes
- * The island of Greenland is the world's largest landmass that is not a continent
- * The country is planning to build a bridge to connect the mainland to the nearby landmass