word
riparian
rih-PAIR-ee-un
rɪˈpɛəriənListen
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Syllable breakdown
riparian
Sounds like
Say 'rih-PAIR-ee-un'.
Dictionary meaning
Relating to or living on the bank of a river or other body of water.
History and origin
Latin — 'riparius' (of the riverbank).
Examples
- Riparian zones are among the most biodiverse and ecologically sensitive habitats.
Common mispronunciations
RIP-air-ee-unry-PAIR-ee-un
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