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pelagic

adjective
/pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example Sentences

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

Synonyms

open-sea, marine, oceanic

Antonyms

coastal, inland, littoral

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