adjective
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of, like, relating to, or produced by a river
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located or dwelling near a river; riparian
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Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river.
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Relating to a system of inland wetlands and deep-water habitats associated with nontidal flowing water, characterized by the absence of trees, shrubs, or emergent vegetation.
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Compare lacustrine marine palustrine
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Etymology
Origin of riverine
Example Sentences
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Nembe Creek Trunk Line runs near the riverine community of Bille, which is made up of 45 islands, from inland oilfields to a coastal processing site for exporting.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
"Even 15 years ago, the wastewater treatment process in Tucson was not good enough to produce high quality, clean effluent that could help restore riverine ecosystems," Bogan said.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024
Mr. Sasser was stationed in the Mekong Delta, a riverine agricultural hub in South Vietnam that the Viet Cong could easily reach by crossing the nearby Cambodian border.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2024
The ecosystem was riverine, which might be why so many carnivorous animals were supported.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024
The country of the Zande is savanna mixed with riverine forest, beautiful country, where acacia trees cluster along the banks of seasonal rivers.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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