confluence

//ˈkɒn.flu.əns//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

confluenceSingular
confluencesPlural
1

The point where two or more rivers or streams meet and merge into one.

The town was built at the confluence of two rivers.

2

A coming together of people, ideas, or events; a gathering or convergence.

The conference was a confluence of experts from various fields.