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confluence

noun/ˈkɒnfluəns/

C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister

The point at which two rivers or streams flow together and join.

The town grew up at the confluence of the two swift mountain rivers.

Similar: junction

Topic: Nature & senses in General English

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