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.
Examples of maritime in a Sentence
The country's maritime industry is an important part of its economy.
She's an expert in maritime law.
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semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The tanker was intercepted by Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) at sea and redirected towards the Iranian coast, British maritime risk management group Vanguard and maritime security sources said.
—Jonathan Saul, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
British maritime risk management group Vanguard and other maritime sources told Reuters that the vessel was seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Nov. 2025
International maritime agencies are expected to increase surveillance, and shipping companies may adjust routes or implement heightened security measures.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 15 Nov. 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
Legal Definition
maritime
adjective
mar·i·time
ˈmar-ə-ˌtīm
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on navigable waters
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