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shoreline area

[/ˈʃɔːrlaɪn ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: shoreline areas
zona litorânea
1. The region of land adjacent to a body of water, including the beach, coast, and immediate surrounding area
The shoreline area is home to many migratory birds.
A zona litorânea é o lar de muitas aves migratórias.
2. A geographic or ecological zone characterized by the interface between land and sea or other large water bodies
Development in the shoreline area must consider environmental impact.
O desenvolvimento na zona litorânea deve considerar o impacto ambiental.
Synonyms
coastal areacoastlinelitoralbeach areawaterfront area
Antonyms
inland areahinterlandinterior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona litorânea
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
área costeira
Alternative formal term
São Paulo
região litorânea
Commonly used in coastal São Paulo
Portugal
zona costeira
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the shore
along the coast
waterfront development
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