Continents
Entries in italics are continental regions.
Edit this table| Name | Adjective | Demonym |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | African | Africans |
| Antarctica | Antarctic | Antarctican |
| America | Americana | Americansa |
| Asia | Asian | Asians |
| Middle East | Middle Eastern | Middle Easterners |
| Australasia | Australasian | Australasians |
| Australia | Australian | Australians |
| Eurasia | Eurasian | Eurasians |
| Europe | European | Europeans |
| North America | North American | North Americans |
| Central America | Central American | Central Americans |
| Oceania | Oceanian | Oceanians |
| South America | South American | South Americans |
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aUsually used to identify specifically the United States of America or its people. However, many Americans (from the continent) may find the word American offensive to use only for people from the USA. |
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