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

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority warned of high waves on the Red Sea and advised against maritime activity on Sunday and Monday.

From BBC

Representing the group Rising Tide Australia, the protesters shut down maritime traffic in the Port of Newcastle, which is one of the world’s biggest exporters of coal and coal products.

From Salon

The Red Sea governorate said the boat was owned by an Egyptian national, and had received a one-year validity certificate in March 2024 when it was inspected by maritime safety.

From BBC

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

From Science Daily

Local maritime officials also reported that two bodies had been found adrift off the city's coast.

From BBC

Related Words

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