maritime
Maritime (adj) means relating to the sea, shipping, or a nation's activity at sea. Example: “The country has a long maritime tradition of fishing and trade.”
How to Use Maritime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected with the sea, ships, or seaside regions — broader than "marine," which usually describes things actually living or existing in the sea.
Word Forms
more maritime comparative, most maritime superlative
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The country has a long _____ tradition of fishing and trade.
Etymology
From Latin maritimus, from mare ("sea"), by way of Middle French maritime.
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What does “maritime” mean?
The word “maritime” means relating to the sea, shipping, or a nation's activity at sea. In plain terms, connected with the sea, ships, or seaside regions — broader than "marine," which usually describes things actually living or existing in the sea.
How do you pronounce “maritime”?
“Maritime” is pronounced MA-rih-tym (/ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “maritime” in a sentence?
Here is “maritime” used in a sentence: “The country has a long maritime tradition of fishing and trade.”
What part of speech is “maritime”?
“Maritime” is an adjective.
Where does the word “maritime” come from?
The word “maritime” comes from Latin. From Latin maritimus, from mare ("sea"), by way of Middle French maritime.
Is “maritime” a common word?
“Maritime” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “maritime” have?
“Maritime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the sea, shipping, or a nation's activity at sea.
What is the difference between "maritime" and "marine"?
Both relate to the sea, but they are used differently. "Maritime" usually describes activity connected with the sea, especially shipping, trade, and law, as in maritime law or a maritime nation. "Marine" more often describes things living in or produced by the sea, such as marine life or marine biology.
What is the difference between "maritime" and "naval"?
"Maritime" is a broad term covering everything relating to the sea, shipping, and seaborne trade, including commercial and civilian activity. "Naval" specifically refers to a country's navy and military forces at sea, so a naval battle involves warships while maritime trade involves merchant vessels.