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Η ήπειρος
This feminine noun refers to one of the large landmasses of the world. It is derived from the ancient Greek word for 'mainland' or 'infinite'.
Examples in context
Η Ευρώπη είναι μια μικρή αλλά πυκνοκατοικημένη ήπειρος.
Europe is a small but densely populated continent.
Πόσες ήπειροι υπάρχουν στον πλανήτη μας;
How many continents are there on our planet?
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