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river basin

[/ˈrɪvər ˈbeɪsən/]
nounpl: river basins
bacia hidrográfica
1. An area of land where all water drains to a common outlet, such as a river or lake; the drainage basin of a river system
The Amazon river basin is the largest in the world.
A bacia hidrográfica do Amazonas é a maior do mundo.
2. The region drained by a river and its tributaries
The Mississippi river basin covers much of central North America.
A bacia hidrográfica do Mississípi cobre grande parte da América do Norte central.
Synonyms
drainage basincatchment areawatershedcatchment basin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bacia hidrográfica
Most common term used in Brazil
Brazil
bacia de drenagem
Alternative technical term
Portugal
bacia hidrográfica
Standard term in Portuguese
Portugal
área de drenagem
Less common alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

watershed moment
drainage system
tributaries of a basin
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