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Suriname River

Suriname River

4.6
A river in Suriname that flows north to the Atlantic Ocean
  • proper noun
translation icon : río Surinam
  • The Suriname River flows northward and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

Examples

  • The Suriname River is an important waterway for transportation in the region.

  • Many small villages are situated along the banks of the Suriname River.

  • During the rainy season, the Suriname River often rises and floods the surrounding areas.

  • The Suriname River is one of the longest rivers in South America.

  • Have you ever seen the Suriname River in person?

  • Many small villages are situated along the banks of the Suriname River.

  • During the rainy season, the Suriname River often rises and floods the surrounding areas.

Synonyms

Surinam River
vsSuriname River
5.8

A river in Suriname that flows north to the Atlantic Ocean

has identical meaning but uses an alternate spelling

Surface Forms

Suriname River main

Morphology

Suriname + river

This is a straightforward place-name formed by combining the country name 'Suriname' with the common noun 'river', so a learner who knows both words will understand it denotes a river associated with Suriname. The construction (country/place name + river) is a cross-linguistically common naming pattern, making the meaning immediately predictable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Suriname River may get its name from a local Indigenous group called the 'Surinen'. Early visitors used that group's name for the river and the land around it. So Suriname River today is the big river that flows north to the sea and gives its name to the country.