maritime

American  

[mar-i-tahym] / ˈmær ɪˌtaɪm /

adjective

1. associated with the sea or waterways to the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc..

   Maritime commerce accounts for trillions of dollars in annual U.S. economic activity.

2. of or relating to the sea or waterways to the sea.

   maritime resources.

3. bordering on the sea.

   picturesque maritime towns.

4. living near or in the sea.

   maritime plants.

5. characteristic of a sailor; nautical.

   She stands on the foredeck, glad to be wearing her maritime rain gear.

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maritime British  

/ ˈmærɪˌtaɪm /

adjective

1. of or relating to navigation, shipping, etc; seafaring

2. of, relating to, near, or living near the sea

3. (of a climate) having small temperature differences between summer and winter; equable

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Other Word Forms

• nonmaritime adjective
• unmaritime adjective

Etymology

Origin of maritime

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin maritimus “pertaining to the sea,” equivalent to mari- (stem of mare “sea”) + -timus adjective suffix

Example Sentences

It was unclear to what extent the Iranian vessels were involved in the exercises, which were justified by the South African navy as necessary to "ensure the safety of shipping lanes and maritime economic activities."

From Barron's

The Suez Canal is a key maritime corridor, offering the fastest and most efficient route between Asia and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Israeli trade partnerships and technical expertise can further accelerate development across key sectors, including agriculture, technology and maritime services.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cooper added that the government was also working internationally to pursue a maritime services ban.

From BBC

When asked about the message in a police interview, he said he meant he would be found guilty under maritime navigation rules.

From BBC

Related Words

• aquatic
• deep-sea
• marine
• naval
• oceangoing
• seafaring
• seagoing