riparians

ri·par·i·an

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Definitions of riparians word

adjective riparians of, relating to, or situated or dwelling on the bank of a river or other body of water: riparian villas. 1
noun riparians Law. a person who owns land on the bank of a natural watercourse or body of water. 1

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Latin rīpāri(us) that frequents riverbanks (rīp(a) bank of a river1 + -ārius -ary) + -an

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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