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shoreline region

[ˈʃɔːrlaɪn ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: shoreline regions
região litorânea
1. A geographical area adjacent to the shore of a body of water, characterized by the meeting point of land and water
The shoreline region is rich in marine biodiversity and attracts many tourists.
A região litorânea é rica em biodiversidade marinha e atrai muitos turistas.
2. An area of land near the edge of an ocean, sea, lake, or river
Development in the shoreline region requires careful environmental planning.
O desenvolvimento na região litorânea requer planejamento ambiental cuidadoso.
Synonyms
coastal regionseaside arealittoral zonewaterfront region
Antonyms
inland regioninterior region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região litorânea
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
região costeira
Also used in coastal contexts
São Paulo
região litorânea
Standard usage in São Paulo state
Portugal
região litorânea
Common usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

along the shore
by the water's edge
coastal living
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