Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A continent: The third largest continent in the world, located in the western hemisphere and connected to South America by the Isthmus of Panama.
   • The nations collectively: The countries and territories that occupy the North American continent.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Continent):
  • North America is home to diverse ecosystems, from the Arctic tundra to tropical rainforests.
  • The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in North America.
• Proper noun (Nations collectively):
  • The trade agreement involves several countries in North America.
  • North America has a combined population of over 500 million people.

Advanced Usage

• "in North America": Used to indicate location within the continent or its collective nations.
  • Spanish is widely spoken in North America.
• "North American" (adjective): Describing something originating from or related to the continent.
  • North American culture is a blend of many influences.

Variants and Related Words

• North American (adj): Of or relating to North America.
  • The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Central America: A region of the southern part of North America, often considered separately.
• Anglo-America: A cultural region of North America where English is a primary language.

Synonyms

• The New World (historical, can refer to the Americas collectively).
• The Americas (refers to both North and South America together).

Related Phrases

• Native North American: Referring to the Indigenous peoples of the continent.
  • Native North American languages are incredibly diverse.
• North American Plate: The tectonic plate on which the continent sits.

Noun

1. the nations of the North American continent collectively
2. a continent (the third largest) in the western hemisphere connected to South America by the Isthmus of Panama