POTAMIC Definition & Meaning

potamic

[ poh-tam-ik, puh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to rivers.

potamic

/ ��əˈ��æ��ɪ�� /

adjective

of or relating to rivers

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of potamic¹

1880–85; < Greek potam ( ó�� ) river + -ic

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of potamic¹

C19: from Greek potamos river

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Thus, with Metschnikoff we recognise the succession of potamic, thalassic, and oceanic civilisations; with Reclus we see the regular distribution of minor and major towns to have been largely influenced not only by geographical position but by convenient journey distances.

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