English Explanatory Dictionary

maritime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to or connected with the sea or its uses (as navigation, commerce, etc.).
  2. Bordering on the sea; living near the seacoast; coastal.
  3. Inhabiting the seashore; living coastwise; littoral. (distinguished from marine)
  4. Of or relating to a sailor or seaman; nautical.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ /ˈmɛɹ.əˌtaɪm/ En-us-maritime.ogg /ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtɑɪm/

Word forms

maritime more maritime most maritime

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French maritime, from Latin maritimus.

Related words

marina marinara marinate marine mariner fluvial

Derived words

maritimal Maritime Alps maritime archaeology maritime archeology maritime earwig maritime empire maritime law maritime loan maritimely maritime pine Maritime Province Maritime provinces maritime republic Maritimes maritimization nonmaritime submaritime
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