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littoral

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of littoral

of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore

  • littoral warfare includes amphibious landings
Synonyms of littoral

alongshore, coastal, inshore, nearshore, offshore, shoreside
Words Related to littoral

beachside, seaside, waterside
Near Antonyms of littoral

blue-water, deepwater, oceanic

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