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What is the proper noun for continent - give example?

There isn't a specific "proper noun" for the word "continent" in the same way that there are proper nouns for individual continents like "Asia", "Africa", or "Europe".

Here's why:

* Continents are not individual entities: They are large landmasses that are geographically distinct, but not like individual named objects.

* We use "continent" as a general term: We use it to refer to any of the seven major landmasses of the Earth.

Example:

* Incorrect: I traveled to the Continent last year.

* Correct: I traveled to Europe last year.

Here's how you would use "continent" in a sentence:

* "Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth."

* "The seven continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia."

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