the mainland
noun /ðə ˈmeɪnlənd/, /ðə ˈmeɪnlænd/
/ðə ˈmeɪnlənd/, /ðə ˈmeɪnlænd/
[singular]- the main area of land of a country or region, not including any islands near to it
- to/from the mainland a boat to/from the mainland
- The Hebrides are to the west of the Scottish mainland.