maritime

[ mar-i-tahym ]

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.

maritime

/ 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

Other Words From

• non·mar·i·time adjective
• un·mar·i·time adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of maritime¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of maritime¹

C16: from Latin maritimus from mare sea

Example Sentences

"If we can limit emissions there is hope for protecting maritime glaciers," Troch said.

From Science Daily

Troch also hopes that the study will catalyze further research into maritime glaciers around the world.

From Science Daily

That means that each country could implement its own protection measures in coordination with the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization.

From Science Daily

The P-8I is a Boeing 737 modified to hunt and potentially attack submarines, and to monitor maritime communications.

From BBC

In one of these, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Mauritius were "natural partners" in maritime security, facing traditional and non-traditional challenges in the Indian Ocean region.

From BBC

Related Words

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