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riviera

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌɹɪviˈɛɹə// UK //ɹˌɪviˈɛɹɐ// riv·iera

n. a coastal area that is popular with tourists because it is beautiful and sunny. It usually refers to the Mediterranean coast of France and Italy.

n. a coastal region with a subtropical climate, particularly the Mediterranean coast of France and Italy. Capitalised when naming specific geographic stretches like the French Riviera.


SIMPLE

We spent our summer holiday on the French Riviera.

CONTEXTUAL

The local economy relies heavily on the luxury tourism that the riviera attracts during the warmer months.

COMPLEX

While the term originally designated the Ligurian coast, it now serves as a generic descriptor for any scenic, sun-drenched shoreline that caters to high-end international travelers.

Usage

Often capitalised when referring to the French or Italian Riviera; used as a common noun when describing similar coastal regions elsewhere.

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