riverine

adjective
UK: /rɪˈvəriːn/
US: /rɪˈvəriːn/

  1. Relating to or living near a river.

    1. The riverine plants help stabilize the bank.
    2. Many unique species inhabit the riverine ecosystems of the Amazon basin.

Synonyms

riparian riverside
riverine noun

  1. A habitat or region that is near or affected by a river.

    1. The riverine supports many birds.
    2. Conservation efforts focused on protecting the riverine from pollution and erosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "riverine" is /rɪˈvəriːn/ in British English and /rɪˈvəriːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "riverine": riparian, riverside.

Example usage of "riverine": "The riverine plants help stabilize the bank.". More examples on the page.