adj
maritime
MA-rih-tym
adj
1
Relating to the sea, shipping, or a nation's activity at sea.
"The country has a long maritime tradition of fishing and trade."
"Maritime law governs disputes that happen on international waters."
2
Located near or bordering the sea.
"The maritime provinces of Canada include Nova Scotia and New Brunswick."
How to Use Maritime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected with the sea, ships, or seaside regions — broader than "marine," which usually describes things actually living or existing in the sea.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
maritime law
maritime history
a maritime nation
Word Forms
more maritime comparative, most maritime superlative
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Etymology
From Latin maritimus, from mare ("sea"), by way of Middle French maritime.