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Murray River

Murray River

1 3.4
A long river in southeast Australia that flows into the sea near Adelaide
  • proper noun
: río Murray
  • We enjoyed a cruise down the Murray River during our holiday in South Australia.

Examples

  • The Murray River is the longest river in Australia, stretching over 2,500 kilometers.

  • Have you ever visited the Murray River?

  • Many towns along the Murray River rely on it for irrigation and fresh water.

  • The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.

  • The Murray River flows through several charming towns and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

  • Many tourists enjoy kayaking and fishing in the peaceful waters of the Murray River during summer.

  • The Murray River is known for its unique ecosystems, attracting a variety of wildlife and plant species.

Synonyms

Murray
vsMurray River
1 5.2

A long river in southeastern Australia that flows to the sea near Adelaide

has identical meaning but uses the longer formal name

Surface Forms

Murray River main

Morphology

Murray + river

This is a straightforward proper-name + noun combination: 'Murray' (a name) + 'river' (a watercourse) directly denotes the river called Murray. A B1 learner who knows the constituent words will therefore understand it refers to a specific river; the 'X River' naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and fully compositional.

Etymology

Murray River was named by the explorer Charles Sturt in 1830 for Sir George Murray, a British government official. So the name comes from a person and today it simply refers to that major river in southeast Australia.