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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Less than half of our maritime fleet and land vehicles are operational.
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Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The Baltic Sea has relatively narrow waterways, where international maritime boundaries extend 12 miles from the coast, and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) incorporate valuable fishing grounds or offshore wind farms.
—David Mac Dougall, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
In business since 1986, Marine Group Boat Works is a full-service maritime vessel construction and repair company that covers more than 2,000 of dockage on San Diego Bay and employs 230 workers.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
According to a report from maritime trade advisory service Sea-Intelligence, container shipping lines are planning to offer approximately 18 percent more year-over-year capacity on the Asia-to-North American West Coast trade lane in June and July.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
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Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The Baltic Sea has relatively narrow waterways, where international maritime boundaries extend 12 miles from the coast, and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) incorporate valuable fishing grounds or offshore wind farms.
—David Mac Dougall, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
In business since 1986, Marine Group Boat Works is a full-service maritime vessel construction and repair company that covers more than 2,000 of dockage on San Diego Bay and employs 230 workers.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
According to a report from maritime trade advisory service Sea-Intelligence, container shipping lines are planning to offer approximately 18 percent more year-over-year capacity on the Asia-to-North American West Coast trade lane in June and July.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for maritime
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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