littoral

Examples

• All

• The littoral zone is home to many unique plants and animals that thrive near the water.

• The next step should be for the littoral states to identify and prioritize their individual needs.

  Academic text (2005)

• In this regard, they also welcomed closer collaboration between littoral states and the international community.

  Academic text (2005)

• National capabilities that the littoral states must each possess include:

  Academic text (2005)

• Such meetings may include, if necessary, representatives of other relevant agencies of the respective littoral states.

  Academic text (2005)

• Over the past 15 months, the littoral states have introduced new initiatives to enhance the security of the straits.

  Academic text (2005)

• Known as southeasters, those storms caused erosion and strong littoral transport to the north.

  Academic text (1994)

• Liaison officers from the littoral states present in each country's operations center.

  Academic text (2005)

• During our trip, we enjoyed walking along the littoral beaches, collecting shells and enjoying the sea breeze.

• Littoral regions often face challenges from erosion and rising sea levels due to climate change.

Synonyms

C

coastal

vslittoral

129 2.4

Near the sea or ocean

refers specifically to being on the actual shore not just near it

L

litoral

vslittoral

1 9.9

The area where land meets the sea or a lake

describes being located at the shore rather than naming the area

N

neritic

vslittoral

• Specialized

1 9.9

In the shallow sea near the coast where the water is not deep

applies to the edge between land and water not the offshore shallow sea

Compounds

L

littoral zone

• Specialized

7.7

Area along the edge of a sea or lake that is often affected by water

How Deep

hadal

• Specialized

9.9

abyssal

• Specialized

1 9.4

bathyal

• Specialized

9.9

sublittoral

• Specialized

9.9

littoral

1 8.4

Surface Forms

Etymology