Meaning & Definition of Liman in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier or sandbank.

  Example Sentence: The liman was teeming with fish and other marine life due to the nutrient-rich waters.

• Definition: A natural feature found along some coastal areas, forming a unique ecosystem.

  Example Sentence: Bird watchers flock to the liman to observe migratory species that thrive in such environments.

Etymology

Origin: From Turkish 'liman', meaning 'harbour' or 'port'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• liman ecology: The study of the interactions and relationships within the unique ecosystems of limans.
• liman fishing: The practice of fishing in a liman, often yielding a variety of aquatic species.
• liman conservation: Efforts aimed at protecting and preserving the ecosystem of limans.

Translations

• Spanish: liman

• French: liman

• German: Liman

• Russian: лиман

Related Words

• lagoon: A shallow body of water separated from a larger one, typically by a barrier.

• estuaries: Water bodies where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.