Rivers

[riv-erz]

noun

1. Larry Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg, 1923–2002, U.S. painter.

2. William Halse 1865–1922, English physiologist and anthropologist.

Rivers

/ ˈrɪvəz /

noun

1. a state of S Nigeria, in the Niger river delta on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Port Harcourt. Pop: 5 185 400 (2006). Area: 11 077 sq km (4277 sq miles)

Example Sentences

They argue the state of the rivers in recent years has severely affected local businesses, property values and people's enjoyment of the area, and are seeking "substantial damages".

Read more on BBC

All three rivers are protected for their importance to rare wildlife, including otters, freshwater pearl mussels and the Atlantic salmon.

Read more on BBC

Oliver Holland from Leigh Day said the claim was "the culmination of an extraordinary effort by local community members and campaign groups to research, monitor and advocate for their rivers".

Read more on BBC

"This is the largest legal action concerning environmental pollution ever brought in the UK. In a context where government and regulators have failed to prevent the degradation of our rivers the court has become the last avenue for justice," he added.

Read more on BBC

Almost 4,000 people have signed up to the lawsuit against major poultry producers and a water company over allegations of "extensive and widespread pollution" in three rivers - the Wye, Lugg and Usk.

Read more on BBC

Related Words

• estuary 
• stream 
• tributary