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Meaning of continental Europe | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The contiguous continent of Europe, excluding its surrounding islands.
The European countries, excluding the United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland.
informal

Examples

“But it’s not just Jean-Claude Juncker who believes that May lives in another galaxy: most leaders in continental Europe believe that – including Angela Merkel.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

continental glacier Continental Navy continental philosophy continental quilt continental seating continental shelf