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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCoastal
/ˈkoʊstəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or situated on the coast.
"The coastal town is famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant marine life." - 2
Describing regions or areas that are near or along the shoreline.
"Coastal erosion is a significant environmental issue affecting many regions worldwide."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'coastal' originates from the Middle English term 'costal', derived from the Old French 'coste', which in turn comes from the Latin 'costa', meaning 'rib' or 'side'. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to areas adjacent to the sea or ocean.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Coastal" is said worldwide
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côtier
Transliteration: ko-tyay
"La ville côtière est connue pour ses plages magnifiques."
küsten
Transliteration: küs-ten
"Die Küstenstadt ist berühmt für ihre schönen Strände."
costiero
Transliteration: kos-tee-eh-ro
"La città costiera è famosa per le sue spiagge."
costero
Transliteration: kos-te-ro
"La ciudad costera es conocida por sus playas hermosas."
costeiro
Transliteration: kos-tei-ro
"A cidade costeira é famosa por suas belas praias."
सामुद्रिक
Transliteration: sāmodrik
"सामुद्रिक शहर अपनी खूबसूरत समुद्र तटों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
沿海的
Transliteration: yán hǎi de
"沿海城市以其美丽的海滩而闻名。"
해안의
Transliteration: haean-ui
"해안 도시는 아름다운 해변으로 유명합니다."
沿岸の
Transliteration: engan no
"沿岸の町は美しいビーチで有名です。"
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