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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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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After brands like Chloé and Zimmermann showed them on necklaces, earrings, and bracelets during their spring-summer runways, shells and other maritime motifs have become ubiquitous.
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The attack on the Eternity C, which killed at least three of the crew, represents the most serious assault carried out by the Houthis in the crucial maritime trade route.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Given its relaxed atmosphere, rich maritime history, and spectacular views of Long Island Sound, Eastchester Bay and NYC, City Island will always lure new visitors to its island setting.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
After brands like Chloé and Zimmermann showed them on necklaces, earrings, and bracelets during their spring-summer runways, shells and other maritime motifs have become ubiquitous.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 July 2025
The attack on the Eternity C, which killed at least three of the crew, represents the most serious assault carried out by the Houthis in the crucial maritime trade route.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 24 Jul. 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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