riverain

1 of 2

adjective

riv·​er·​ain

ˈrivəˌrān

: relating to a riverbank : situated or dwelling near or on a river : riparian

wooded riverain districts

—Cuthbert Christy

riverain tribes

an immemorial riverain right

—Eliot Gregory

riverain

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a district situated beside a river

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French, from Middle French riveran, from rivere, riviere river

Noun

French, from riverain, adjective

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!