continent continent /ˈkɑːntənənt/

adjective

1. Abstaining from sexual intercourse  ( celibate , continent )
   abstaining from sexual intercourse
    Celibate priests
   celibate priests
   
2. Having control over urination and defecation  ( continent )
   having control over urination and defecation
   

noun

1. () One of the large landmasses of the earth  ( continent )
   one of the large landmasses of the earth
    There are seven continents
   there are seven continents
    Pioneers had to cross the continent on foot
   pioneers had to cross the continent on foot
   
   

 Continent

1. () The European mainland  ( Continent )
   the European mainland
    Englishmen like to visit the Continent but they wouldn't like to live there
   Englishmen like to visit the Continent but they wouldn't like to live there