Confluence (noun)

1. The place where two or more rivers or streams flow together to form a larger body of water.
2. A meeting or coming together of people, ideas, or events.
3. The point at which a river's tributaries merge into the main channel.
4. A coming together of two or more things to form a single entity.

Origin:

The word 'confluence' originated from the latin word 'confluentia' which means 'flowing together'.

Examples:

1. The city was located at the confluence of two major rivers.
2. The confluence of cultures led to a fusion of artistic styles.
3. The confluence of streams formed a river delta.
4. There was a confluence of opinions at the meeting.
5. The confluence of technology and creativity has brought about many new innovations.