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littoral region

[LIT-uh-ruhl REE-juhn]
nounpl: littoral regions
região litorânea
1. The zone of a coast, especially the part between the highest and lowest watermarks
The littoral region is home to diverse marine ecosystems.
A região litorânea abriga diversos ecossistemas marinhos.
2. The area of land adjacent to or near the shore of a sea, ocean, or lake
Tourism development in the littoral region has increased significantly.
O desenvolvimento do turismo na região litorânea aumentou significativamente.
Synonyms
coastal regionshorelinecoastseashorelittoral zone
Antonyms
interior regioninland areahinterland

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região litorânea
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
litoral
Commonly used shortened form
São Paulo
região costeira
Alternative form emphasizing coastal character
Portugal
região litoral
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the seaside
coastal development
maritime zone
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