Definition

A man who lives or works on a river.

Example

The riverman guided us through the winding waterways.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new riverman who moved to town?

Yeah, I heard he has some amazing stories about life on the river.

I wonder what it's like to be a riverman and live so close to nature.

It must be incredible; I bet he has a lot of cool adventures to share.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Riverman → It is formed from "river" (from Old French *riviere*, meaning a large stream of water) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning a human being). The word "riverman" refers to a person who lives by or works on a river.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'river' as a large stream of water and 'man' as a human being — a riverman is someone who is associated with or lives by the river.

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