maritime

CEFRC1

/ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to the sea, ships, or sailing.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Bordering on the sea; living near the seacoast; coastal.

Examples

  • Boeing developed a flying boat for the Maritime Self-Defense Force.

  • The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the busiest maritime routes.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtɑɪm/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Inhabiting the seashore; living coastwise; littoral. (distinguished from marine)

  2. Relating to or connected with the sea or its uses (as navigation, commerce, etc.).

  3. Of or relating to a sailor or seaman; nautical.

More examples

In context

  • They went to the maritime museum.

  • maritime insurance

  • maritime law

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Middle French maritime, from Latin maritimus.