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Definition of gangetic
gangetic
/ɡænˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
gan · get · ic
gangetic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• adjective
1
Of, relating to, or situated in the region of the Ganges River basin in South Asia.
Example
"The highly fertile Gangetic plain has supported dense human populations for millennia due to its exceptional agricultural productivity."
2
Denoting flora or fauna native to the Ganges River ecosystem.
Example
"Conservationists are working to protect the endangered Gangetic dolphin, a blind freshwater species uniquely adapted to the river's murky waters."
• Rhymes for gangetic
Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'Gangeticus', derived from Ancient Greek 'Gangētikos', meaning 'of or pertaining to the Ganges River'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gangetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gangetic