<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Of or of the nature of a continent.</li><li>(Usually initial capital letter) Of or relating to the mainland of Europe, to Europeans, or to European customs and attitudes.</li><li>(Initial capital letter) Of or relating to the 13 original American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolution.</li><li>Of or relating to the continent of North America.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>(Initial capital letter) A soldier of the Continental Army in the American Revolution.</li><li>A piece of paper currency issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.</li><li>A small amount: advice that's not worth a continental.</li><li>An inhabitant of a continent.</li><li>(Usually initial capital letter) An inhabitant of the mainland of Europe.</li></ul>