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Definition of cross river
cross river
• noun
1
A major river in West Africa that originates in western Cameroon and flows westward into southeastern Nigeria, emptying into the Gulf of Guinea near Calabar.
2
A coastal state in the South South geopolitical zone of southeastern Nigeria, bordering Cameroon to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, with its capital at Calabar.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cross river. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cross%20river