continent

(noun) one of the large landmasses of the earth. Examples: "There are seven continents." "Pioneers had to cross the continent on foot."

(noun) the European mainland. Synonyms: Continent. Example: "Englishmen like to visit the continent but they wouldn't like to live there."

(adj) having control over urination and defecation. Synonyms: continent (vs. incontinent).

(adj) abstaining from sexual intercourse. Synonyms: celibate. Example: "Celibate priests."