Europe Definition–noun | 1. | a continent in the W part of the landmass lying between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains on the E and the Caucasus Mountains and the Black and Caspian seas on the SE. In British usage, Europe sometimes contrasts with England. 702,300,000 including the Russian Federation; ab. 4,017,000 sq. mi. (10,404,000 sq. km). | | 2. | Classical Mythology. Europa (def. 1). | |
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Vacation Definition–noun | 1. | a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday: Schoolchildren are on vacation now. | | 2. | a part of the year, regularly set aside, when normal activities of law courts, legislatures, etc., are suspended. | | 3. | freedom or release from duty, business, or activity. | | 4. | an act or instance of vacating. | –verb (used without object) | 5. | to take or have a vacation: to vacation in the Caribbean. | |
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