English to English Dictionary

Mainland

The principal landmass of a country or region, as opposed to its islands.

Mainland Japan

The largest island of Japan, Honshu, along with the surrounding islands that are part of the Japanese archipelago.

Mainline

The principal route or line of a transportation system.

Mainly

For the most part; primarily.

Mainstream

The prevailing trend or direction in a particular field, especially in culture or society.

Mainstream Medicine

The conventional medical practices and treatments that are widely accepted and practiced by the majority of healthcare professionals.

Mainstream Music

Music that is popular and widely accepted by the general public.

Mainstream Pop

A genre of popular music that is widely accepted and commercially successful.

Mainstream politics

The political beliefs, positions, and parties that are conventional, widely accepted, and represent the majority view within a society.

Maintain

To cause or enable a condition or situation to continue unchanged.

Maintenance

The process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved.

Maintenance Man

A person responsible for the upkeep and repair of buildings or equipment.