kontinoj

Kontinoj is a term used in speculative geography and worldbuilding to denote large landmasses analogous to Earth's continents. The word is not part of standard geographical nomenclature and has no single canonical definition; its meaning varies by author or community. In many worldbuilding contexts, kontinoj refers to a set of major territorial divisions that may share historical, cultural, or biogeographic characteristics.

Etymology and form: The form resembles Esperanto-derived morphology, with kontinoj appearing as a plural form built from a root akin to kontin- meaning “continent” plus the plural suffix -oj. However, kontinoj is not attested as an official word in Esperanto or other widely used languages, and its use is entirely contextual to the work in which it appears.

Usage in fictional settings: Kontinoj may be described as older landmasses that drifted apart, forming the current map, or as distinct cultural blocs that emerged within a large geographic region. Some authors treat kontinoj as purely geographic categories, while others weave them into political or mythological narratives.

See also: Continent, Worldbuilding, Geopolitics, Cultural regions

References: Because kontinoj is not a standard term, references are typically the works or glossaries where it appears; no comprehensive scholarly definition exists outside those contexts.