ria

/ˈriə/
noun
  1. A long, narrow coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of a river valley.
    • Geologists studied the ria to understand how sea levels changed over time.
    • Many rias along the coast provide excellent harbors for fishing villages.
    • The boat sailed into a calm ria surrounded by steep hills.
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