adj
littoral
Littoral (adj) means Connected with the coast, especially the area near the sea.
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Connected with the coast, especially the area near the sea.
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Etymology
This word derives from Late Latin littoralis, from litoris (the genitive of litus). The doubled 't' was added late in the medieval period, and the more classical spelling litoral is also sometimes found. It is a cognate of French littoral, Spanish litoral and Portuguese litoral, and, more distantly, of English lido (“outdoor pool”), which reached English via Italian lido (“beach, shore”).
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What is the meaning of littoral?
"littoral" (adj) means connected with the coast, especially the area near the sea.
What is another word for littoral?
Other words for "littoral" include maritime.
