riverine

/ˈrɪvəriːn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a river or rivers; flowing in or near a river.

“The riverine landscape was dotted with mangrove trees.”

2. noun

a river’s floodplain or its region of influence.

“The delta was a vast riverine area teeming with wildlife.”

Synonyms

  • fluvial
  • watercourse

Antonyms

  • arid
  • desertic