Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reliction

noun

/rɪˈlɪkʃən/

Definition

The process of land being exposed due to the receding waters of a body of water, such as a lake or sea.

Examples

The reliction of the lake revealed areas that had been underwater for decades.
Farmers could benefit from the reliction of the river as it opens up new fertile land for cultivation.

Meaning

Reliction refers to the phenomenon where land becomes accessible or formed as a result of water levels decreasing, leading to the exposure of previously submerged land.