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

China has been far more subtle, building facilities in the South China Sea and using coast guard and maritime militia forces to strengthen its claims, while generally avoiding outright annexation of populated foreign territory. — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The companies said the technology could support anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, intelligence gathering and protection of critical maritime infrastructure, including undersea cables and offshore energy facilities. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard said the operation was being conducted under international maritime agreements and bilateral cooperation with Vietnam. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

The area’s adorable cobblestoned streets and historic buildings all pay homage to its past as a 17th-century maritime hub, and Evalina’s location directly on the working waterfront (one of only 15 in New England cities) is well worth exploring. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026