1. in a manner relating to or characteristic of a continent or continental region
Usage: often used in geographic or climatic contexts
2. with respect to continental climate, geography, or characteristics
Usage: technical/geographic usage

Examples

• The region experiences continentally influenced weather patterns with extreme temperature variations.
• Continentally positioned areas tend to have drier climates than coastal regions.
• The landscape is continentally typical, with vast plains and minimal maritime influence.
• Continentally speaking, this territory shares more characteristics with Asia than Europe.
• The climate shifts continentally as you move inland from the coast.