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Meaning of 'maritime' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Maritime [ a.]
- Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, maritime states.
- Of or pertaining to the ocean; marine; pertaining to navigation and naval affairs, or to shipping and commerce by sea.

Meaning of 'maritime' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . maritime [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
Example in sentence:
  • marine insurance;
  • maritime law;
  • nautical charts
2 . maritime [ s]
Meaning (2):
- bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea
Example in sentence:
  • a maritime province;
  • maritime cultures;
  • maritime farmers

Nearby Words:

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