Meaning of the word littoral in English

What does littoral mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

littoral

US /ˈlɪt̬.ər.əl/
UK /ˈlɪt.ər.əl/

Noun

an area along the coast:

Example:
the Mungo region in the Cameroon littoral