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/riːə/ noun · British & US
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What does ria mean?

noun

A strait or narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water, especially one connecting a sea and a lake or a sea and a river. A ria is a type of estuary.

Example

"The ria of the fjord was a popular destination for kayakers."

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