1. the areas of higher ground between river valleys or drainage basins
Usage: geography; geology

Examples

• The interfluves in this region are characterized by rolling hills and sparse vegetation.
• Geologists studied the soil composition of the interfluves between the two major river systems.
• Ancient settlements were often built on interfluves to avoid flooding.
• The interfluves serve as natural boundaries between different watersheds.
• Erosion patterns differ significantly between river valleys and the interfluves that separate them.
• Wildlife migration routes often follow the interfluves rather than crossing through valleys.