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maritime

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmærɪtaɪm/

maritime means: Related to the sea, ships, or travel and trade by sea.

adjective

SEA ACTIVITIESC1

Related to the sea, ships, or travel and trade by sea.

  • The town has a long maritime history.
  • Maritime trade brought goods from distant countries.
  • New maritime safety rules apply to these ships.

Similar words: seafaring, nautical

Common phrases: maritime law, maritime trade, maritime history

NEAR SEAC1

On or near the coast.

  • The maritime region has mild winters.
  • Rain is common in this maritime climate.
  • Several maritime towns grew around fishing ports.

Similar words: coastal

Opposites: inland

Common phrases: maritime region, maritime climate, maritime provinces, maritime people

SHORE WILDLIFEC2

Living or growing along the seashore.

  • Maritime plants grow along this shore.
  • The survey recorded several maritime bird species.
  • Salt and wind shape the maritime vegetation.

Similar words: coastal, littoral

Common phrases: maritime plants, maritime bird, maritime vegetation

Questions about maritime

What does maritime mean?

Related to the sea, ships, or travel and trade by sea.

What is maritime in other languages?

Türkçe: denizcilikle ilgili · Español: marítimo · Français: maritime · Deutsch: maritim · Italiano: marittimo · 日本語: 海事の

How do you pronounce maritime?

It is pronounced /ˈmærɪtaɪm/.

How do you use maritime in a sentence?

The town has a long maritime history. Maritime trade brought goods from distant countries.

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