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Maritime

//ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to or connected with the sea or its uses (as navigation, commerce, etc.).

    "maritime law"

  2. 2
    Bordering on the sea; living near the seacoast; coastal.

    "the maritime states; a maritime people"

  3. 3
    Inhabiting the seashore; living coastwise; littoral. (distinguished from marine)

    "a maritime bird or animal"

  4. 4
    Of or relating to a sailor or seaman; nautical.
Adjective
  1. 1
    bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea wordnet
  2. 2
    relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French maritime, from Latin maritimus.

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