riverine

[riv-uh-rahyn, -reen, -er-in]

adjective

1. of or relating to a river.

2. situated or dwelling beside a river.

riverine

/ ˈrɪvəˌraɪn /

adjective

1. of, like, relating to, or produced by a river

2. located or dwelling near a river; riparian

riverine

1. Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river.

2. 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.

3. Compare lacustrine marine palustrine

Other Word Forms

• transriverine adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of riverine¹

First recorded in 1855–60; river ¹ + -ine ¹

Example Sentences

In February, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, set up a "Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria", and in May the ministry announced that it would be distributing 42,000 life jackets across 12 riverine states in the country.

From BBC

Flash and riverine flooding is the biggest concern in low-lying areas.

From BBC

The need for such care is urgent: countless children continue to drown in this riverine region, which is dotted with ponds and rivers.

From BBC

She said restoring natural riverine areas would help recharge groundwater and reduce the city’s serious flood risks, and that regaining healthy ecosystems along waterways would boost biodiversity, create a network of park spaces, improve air quality and protect public health.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

Related Words

• marshy 
• seaside