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Definition of darling river
darling river
darling river Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A major river in Australia that forms a significant part of the Murray-Darling basin, flowing southwest across New South Wales to join the Murray River at Wentworth.
Example
"The Darling River is a vital water source for agriculture and local ecosystems throughout inland New South Wales."
Word Nuance & Usage
Always capitalized as 'Darling River'. It is frequently referenced in geographical and ecological contexts as part of the larger Murray-Darling basin system.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1829 by the British explorer Charles Sturt in honor of Sir Ralph Darling, who was serving as the Governor of New South Wales at the time.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Darling river. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/darling river