Semiterrestrial is a term used to describe an organism or object that spends the majority of its life on land, but also has some association with water. Some synonyms for semiterrestrial include amphibious, semi-aquatic, half-aquatic, or semi-aquatic. Other similar words to describe this association with land and water include riparian, littoral, and intertidal. These words refer to areas between land and water, specifically the boundaries between water and land. It is important to note that while these synonyms share similar meanings with semiterrestrial, they may have slightly different connotations that are context-dependent.