Why do we call a continent a continent?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

The term "continent" is from the Latin continentem, meaning holding together, or continuous. The Latin name for the connected landmasses was terra continens, "continuous land.

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Which continent is call both a continent and a country?

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Can you call Africa as Africa Continent?

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Why is the continent of Africa call ed the black continent?

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What continent do scientist call the origin of mankind?

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What do you call a person who came from the continent of Europe?

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