1
technical
: a place where two rivers or streams join to become one
the Mississippi River's confluence with the Missouri River
2
somewhat formal
: a situation in which two things come together or happen at the same time
—usually + of
a confluence of musical styles
a rare confluence of events
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/confluence. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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