Maritimerelating to the sea, ships, or coastal areas is an adjective with two main meanings. It can describe things connectedlinked or associated with something else with the sea and shippingthe business or activity of transporting goods by ship, and it can also describe places or people that live near the sea.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmærɪtaɪm/
Easy pronunciation: MAR-ih-tyme (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the first syllable.
Adjective meaning relating to ships, shipping, navigation, or sailors.
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Maritime Meaning
connected with the sea, ships, and sea travel
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: relating to ships, shipping, navigation, or sailors
Example: Maritime law deals with shipping and sea transport.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- marine — Works well when the meaning is connected with the sea, ships, or sea activity.
- nautical — A strong substitute in contexts involving ships, sailing, or navigation.
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Other Meanings of Maritime
Meaning 2
near the sea or associated with coastal life
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: bordering on the sea, or typical of people and places near the sea
Example: The town has a maritime climate.
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Maritime Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- marine
- nautical
near the sea or associated with coastal life
- marine
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use maritime to mean just 'wet' or 'oceanic,' but it usually refers to shipping, sea travel, or coastal life.
- Maritime is not the same as marine in every context; marine is broader and can also refer to the sea in general.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does maritime mean?
Maritime means connected with ships, shipping, navigation, or life near the sea.
What are the synonyms of maritime?
Common synonyms are marine and nautical, but they fit best in the shipping and sea-related sense.
Is maritime the same as nautical?
They overlap a lot. Nautical usually refers more directly to sailing or navigation, while maritime can also refer more broadly to shipping and coastal life.
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