Coastal: meaning, definitions and examples

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coastal

[ ˈkəʊstl ]

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near the sea

Relating to or near a coast, especially a coastal region.

Synonyms

littoral, seaside, shoreline

Examples of usage

The coastal town is famous for its seafood.
The coastal cliffs offer stunning views of the ocean.

Translations

Translations of the word "coastal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 costeiro

🇮🇳 तटीय

🇩🇪 küsten

🇮🇩 pesisir

🇺🇦 прибережний

🇵🇱 nadmorski

🇯🇵 沿岸の

🇫🇷 côtier

🇪🇸 costero

🇹🇷 kıyı

🇰🇷 해안의

🇸🇦 ساحلي

🇨🇿 pobřežní

🇸🇰 pobrežný

🇨🇳 沿海的

🇸🇮 obalni

🇮🇸 strand

🇰🇿 жағалауға

🇬🇪 სანაპირო

🇦🇿 sahil

🇲🇽 costero

Word origin

The word 'coastal' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Middle French word 'costal' meaning 'ribbed'. Over time, it evolved to refer to anything relating to or near a coast, particularly in the context of geography and environmental studies.