Synonyms of maritime

maritime

adjective

ˈmer-ə-ˌtīm 

1

as in nautical

of or relating to navigation of the sea

a rare maritime chart from the 17th century

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nautical
• naval
• navigational
• marine
• admiralty
• seafaring
• oceanographic
• seagoing
• hydrographic
• oceangoing

2

as in marine

of or relating to the sea

the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marine
• oceanic
• underwater
• naval
• pelagic
• nautical
• deepwater
• deep-sea
• admiralty
• benthic
• oceanographic
• undersea
• hydrographic
• abyssal
• saltwater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maritime

Greece's prime minister rejected a maritime agreement between Libya and Turkey, which slices ownership of part of the eastern Mediterranean Sea between the two countries. — Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026

There’s also a vast, vibrant sea, windswept volcanic plains, and a food culture that draws on the island’s rich heritage and maritime setting. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Since 2008, no ship with armed guards has been successfully attacked, said Tim Walker, maritime project leader at the Institute for Security Studies, Africa. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

For quieter hours, there is a second-floor polar library stocked with field guides and maritime histories, as well as an upper-level observation lounge opening onto an open-air viewing deck. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026