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.
Examples of maritime in a Sentence
The country's maritime industry is an important part of its economy.
She's an expert in maritime law.
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China is likely to enjoy a maritime dominance in the contested South China Sea waters near the Philippines in the meantime.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But behind that façade, there’s a rich and vibrant mix that also reflects African heritage, Azorean connections, maritime traditions, and a vital commitment to bringing life to the stories of the past and using them to shape Bermuda’s future.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Some in the maritime field panned the recommendations as being too vague, and often confusing, regarding who would be responsible for paying fees.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
The cost of shipping a container from Shanghai to Los Angeles and from Shanghai to New York rose by 10% and 8%, respectively, on April 3 compared to the previous week, according to maritime research firm Drewry.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But behind that façade, there’s a rich and vibrant mix that also reflects African heritage, Azorean connections, maritime traditions, and a vital commitment to bringing life to the stories of the past and using them to shape Bermuda’s future.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Some in the maritime field panned the recommendations as being too vague, and often confusing, regarding who would be responsible for paying fees.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
The cost of shipping a container from Shanghai to Los Angeles and from Shanghai to New York rose by 10% and 8%, respectively, on April 3 compared to the previous week, according to maritime research firm Drewry.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 16 Apr. 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
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maritime
adjective
mar·i·time
ˈmar-ə-ˌtīm
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on navigable waters
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