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continentally
adverb
uk /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnen.təl.i/ us /ˌkɑːn.t̬ənˈen.t̬əl.i/
in a way that involves the whole of a continent:
The aim is to act continentally and develop an organization that can speak for the whole of Africa.
The problem of climate change needs to be addressed nationally, continentally, and globally.
by or in Europe, especially western Europe, but not the British Isles:
She admired continentally inspired furniture.
He was one of many continentally trained priests who were active in Britain around this time.
The technology that is currently used only regionally could be expanded continentally.
Alexander Hamilton encouraged Americans to think continentally.
His use of colour and perspective is clearly continentally inspired.
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