What does "riverine" mean?

Of or pertaining to rivers, or located on or by a river; inhabiting a river or its surrounds.

What is a synonym for "riverine"?

Common synonyms include: fluvial, fluvial.

Pronounced //ˈɹɪvəɹaɪn//.

//ˈɹɪvəɹaɪn// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to rivers, or located on or by a river; inhabiting a river or its surrounds.
""Indian legends would alone have been my guide, for I found that rumors of a strange land were common among all the riverine tribes.""

""Indian legends would alone have been my guide, for I found that rumors of a strange land were common among all the riverine tribes.""

From river + -ine.

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