growing in, living in, or relating to areas of wet land near to a river or stream
phát triển, sinh sống hoặc liên quan đến các vùng đất ngập nước gần sông hoặc suối
on, near or relating to the bank of a river
trên, gần hoặc liên quan đến bờ sông
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Definition of riparian
riparianadjective
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/raɪˈpeəriən//raɪˈperiən/The word "riparian" has a fascinating history. It originates from the Latin word "ripa," meaning "riverbank" or "shore." In the 14th century, the term "riparian" was adopted into Middle English to describe something related to a river or its banks. Initially, it referred to the land adjacent to a river, including the soil, vegetation, and inhabitants. Over time, the meaning of "riparian" expanded to encompass not only geographical features but also the ecosystems and habitats found along rivers. Today, the term is widely used in fields such as ecology, law, and conservation to describe the unique environments and communities that thrive in these areas.
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