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Definition of neretva
neretva
/nəˈrɛt.və/
Ne · ret · va
neretva Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major European river of the Adriatic basin that flows primarily through Bosnia and Herzegovina and into southern Croatia, renowned for its striking emerald-green water, cold temperature, and deep karst gorges.
Example
"The famous Stari Most bridge in the city of Mostar gracefully arcs over the emerald waters of the Neretva."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from a pre-Slavic, likely Illyrian root related to water. In antiquity, it was known to the Romans as the Narenta, possibly connected to the Indo-European root '*ner-' meaning 'to dive' or 'water'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neretva. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neretva