PoliticsAugust 24, 2026
littoral
LIT-er-ul
Definition
Situated or located on the shore of a sea or lake.
Etymology
The word originates from the Latin 'littoralis,' derived from 'littus,' meaning 'shore' or 'seashore.' It entered English in the early 17th century to describe geographical features along coastlines.
In the news
The article describes Iran and Oman as the 'littoral states' of the Strait of Hormuz, identifying them as the nations whose coastlines border this critical waterway.
Oman top diplomat to visit Iran to discuss Hormuz Strait
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