The term CONTINENT can be defined by a variety of crossword solutions, such as VIRGINAL (8 letters), TEMPERATE (9 letters), ASCETIC (7 letters), ABSTINENT (9 letters), ABSTEMIOUS (10 letters), AUSTERE (7 letters), CHASTE (6 letters), LAND (4 letters), LANDMASS (8 letters), MAINLAND (8 letters), AMERICA (7 letters), AFRICA (6 letters), EUROPE (6 letters), and ASIA (4 letters). These words all describe a large area of LAND, usually separated by water, that is home to many different cultures and people. The continents of the world are divided into seven major regions: Africa, Antarctica, ASIA, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.