potamic

American

[poh-tam-ik, puh-] / poʊˈtæm ɪk, pə- /

adjective

of or relating to rivers.

potamic British

/ pəˈtæmɪk /

adjective

of or relating to rivers

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Etymology

Origin of potamic

1880–85; < Greek potam ( ós ) river + -ic

Example Sentences

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Thus, with Metschnikoff we recognise the succession of potamic, thalassic, and oceanic civilisations; with Reclus we see the regular distribution of minor and major towns to have been largely influenced not only by geographical position but by convenient journey distances.

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