Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conterminous
Adjective
/kənˈtər.mɪ.nəs/
Definition
Sharing a common boundary or border.
Examples
- The United States and Canada are conterminous countries in North America.
- Two conterminous areas of forest provide a habitat for various wildlife.
- The conterminous states of America exclude Alaska and Hawaii.
Meaning
The term refers to areas or regions that are adjacent to each other or that touch at one or more points.
Synonyms
- Adjacent
- Bordering
- Contiguous
