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Definition of maritsa

maritsa

/məˈriːtsə/
ma · rit · sa

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maritsa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in the Balkan Peninsula that originates in the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria, flows southeast to form the border between Greece and Turkey, and empties into the Aegean Sea.

Example

"The fertile plains along the Maritsa have supported extensive agriculture and human settlement for thousands of years."

Word Nuance & Usage

In geographical and historical texts, the river is often referred to by its Greek name (Evros) or Turkish name (Meriç), depending on the specific national context being discussed.

• Rhymes for maritsa

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Thracian root; historically known in classical Greco-Roman antiquity as the Hebrus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maritsa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maritsa
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