maritime
adjective
mar·i·time
ˈmer-ə-ˌtīm 
ˈma-rə-
1
: of, relating to, or bordering on the sea
a maritime province
2
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on the sea
3
: having the characteristics of a mariner
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The maritime countries of Portugal and England produced many seafaring explorers during the 16th and 17th centuries, many of whom sailed under the flags of other countries. Sailing for the Spanish, Ferdinand Magellan captained the ship that was the first to circle the world, charting many new maritime routes as it went. Henry Hudson, funded by the Dutch, sailed up what we call today the Hudson River, claiming the maritime area that now includes New York City for the Netherlands.
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The country's maritime industry is an important part of its economy.
She's an expert in maritime law.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The Philippines has also accused China’s shadowy maritime militia of destroying coral reefs in the South China Sea.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Thus, the Great Nicobar Island project has been presented as a key initiative in India’s maritime connectivity and security strategy.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Air Force officials said the test confirmed the weapon’s performance and the bomber’s enduring ability to adapt to new maritime missions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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maritime
adjective
mar·i·time
ˈmar-ə-ˌtīm
1
: of, relating to, or bordering on the sea
maritime nations
2
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on the sea
maritime law
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maritime
adjective
mar·i·time
ˈmar-ə-ˌtīm
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on navigable waters
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