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Definition of landmass

landmass

/ˈlændˌmæs/
land · mass
Plural:landmasses
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• noun

1

A very large, continuous area of land on the Earth's surface, such as a continent or a major island, typically surrounded by ocean and considered as a single geographical unit.

Example

"Eurasia is the largest continuous landmass on Earth, encompassing both Europe and Asia."

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• Nearby Words

landlord
landlubber
landmark
landmass
landmine
landowner
landownership

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a compound of 'land' (from Old English 'land', meaning solid ground) and 'mass' (from Old French 'masse' and Latin 'massa', meaning a lump or large body of matter).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Landmass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/landmass
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