suriname river
Definition
Proper noun: * A major river in Suriname: The Suriname River is a significant waterway in the country of Suriname, located in northeastern South America. Its course runs in a predominantly northward direction, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
Usage
The term "Suriname River" is used as a proper noun to specifically identify this geographic feature. It is typically used in geographic, historical, and environmental contexts. * The capital city, Paramaribo, is situated on the banks of the Suriname River. * Historically, the Suriname River was an important route for transportation and trade. * The ecosystem of the Suriname River basin is rich in biodiversity.
Advanced Usage
- "the Suriname": In some local or historical contexts, the river may be referred to simply as "the Suriname," though "Suriname River" is the standard and unambiguous form in English.
- Early plantations were established along the Suriname.
Variants and Related Words
- Suriname (Proper noun): The country through which the river flows.
- Surinamese (Adjective): Of or relating to Suriname or its people.
- River (Noun): A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Synonyms
- Watercourse: A general term for a river or stream.
- Waterway: A navigable route used by boats, which can include rivers.
Related Phrases
- River basin / watershed: The area of land drained by the Suriname River and its tributaries.
- Conservation efforts focus on the entire Suriname River basin.
- River mouth / estuary: The point where the Suriname River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
- The river mouth is an important area for fisheries.
Noun
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a river in Suriname that flows northward to the Atlantic
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