Shari River

6.8

A river in central Africa that flows northwest into Lake Chad

proper noun

: río Shari

The Shari River forms part of the border between Chad and Cameroon.

Examples

Seasonal floods in the Shari River basin support local agriculture and fishing.
Many settlements have developed along the banks of the Shari River over the centuries.
The Shari River is a vital water source for the local communities.
Have you ever visited the Shari River in Chad?
Many settlements have developed along the banks of the Shari River over the centuries.
The Shari River forms part of the border between Chad and Cameroon.
Seasonal floods in the Shari River basin support local agriculture and fishing.

Synonyms

Shari

vsShari River

15 7.1

A river in central Africa flowing into Lake Chad and forming the border of Chad and the Central African Republic

is noted without mentioning its border role between nations

Chari

vsShari River

9.9

A river in central Africa that flows northwest into Lake Chad

is the same river but named with a different spelling or form

Chari River

vsShari River

6.2

A river in central Africa that flows into Lake Chad and is a main water source

is described without stressing its role as a regional water source

Surface Forms

Shari River main

Morphology

Shari + river

This is a place-name construction where the proper name 'Shari' combined with the noun 'river' transparently denotes a river called Shari. While specific geographic details (e.g. flow direction, Lake Chad) cannot be inferred, a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it refers to a river named Shari because name+category compounding is cross-linguistically common.

Etymology

The name Shari River may come from a local word for 'water' or 'river' that people living on its banks used. Because the Shari is the big river that flows into Lake Chad and gives water to towns and farms, the name now means that important waterway.