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Meanings of mainland in English

Russian
большая земля
Portuguese
porção continental
Catalan
massa continental
Spanish
continental

Continental part of any polity or the main island of an island nation or territory.

большая земля
Usage of mainland in English
1
The union said conditions being offered in mainland France were far superior.
Radio NZ
2
This species is in serious decline both in Britain and mainland Europe.
The Irish Times
3
Relations with mainland China are likely to be a major campaign issue.
BBC
4
A report said no establishment in mainland France would tolerate such conditions.
Radio NZ
5
The report said no establishment in mainland France would tolerate such conditions.
Radio NZ
6
The Hong Kong government said any announcement would come from mainland authorities.
Reuters
7
More than 40 countries and regions outside mainland China have reported infections.
Reuters
8
The mainland market has risen some 150 percent in the past year.
Reuters
9
However, the practice pattern of aerosol therapy in mainland China remains unknown.
Pubmed
10
Impossible plans to open in mainland China within the next two years.
Reuters
11
He said mainland China revenue grew 6 percent in adjusted currency terms.
Reuters
12
It was not immediately clear if the company manufactured in mainland China.
Reuters
13
The Chinese property sector bucked broader market weakness in the mainland markets.
Reuters
14
Wilson said its value was minor compared with trade with mainland UK.
The Guardian
15
Online is absolutely vital. Another potential area of growth was mainland China.
Reuters
16
Paramilitary groups became increasingly deadly and the violence spread to mainland Britain.
BBC
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