Continent and Proper

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Continent adjective - Given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.

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Proper and continent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Continent".

Nearby Words: continence, continental, continently

Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Continent and proper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Continent" instead an adjective "Proper".

Nearby Words: property, properly

This lack of proper public education also explains one of Africa's largest problems: the spread of various deadly diseases which gave the continent another negative association.

Source: National Stereo Types / Africa
The Tribe was set in "The City" - not only did they refuse to give it a proper name, but they even went out of their way to avoid pinning down which country (or continent!) they were in.

Source: No Communities Were Harmed
Actually, only the first game features a proper Floating Continent, while the second game's plot is revolved to creating one.

Source: Video Game / EXA_PICO

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