maritime
adjective
mar·i·time
ˈmer-ə-ˌtīm 
ˈma-rə-
1
: of, relating to, or bordering on the sea
a maritime province
2
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on the sea
3
: having the characteristics of a mariner
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The maritime countries of Portugal and England produced many seafaring explorers during the 16th and 17th centuries, many of whom sailed under the flags of other countries. Sailing for the Spanish, Ferdinand Magellan captained the ship that was the first to circle the world, charting many new maritime routes as it went. Henry Hudson, funded by the Dutch, sailed up what we call today the Hudson River, claiming the maritime area that now includes New York City for the Netherlands.
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The country's maritime industry is an important part of its economy.
She's an expert in maritime law.
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The Russian and American leaders agreed that steps will then include a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, and eventually a full ceasefire and permanent peace.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Hon expects to build the fund’s portfolio to around 25 maritime businesses over the next couple of years.
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Countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain have sought to deter and interdict illicit trafficking by building border fences and enhancing their coast guard and other maritime capabilities.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
In addition, the obligation to guarantee free maritime navigation rights is one the U.S. inherited from the British, and there are no practical or plausible alternatives to the U.S.-led order on the high seas save one that would be administered by its foreign enemies, or descend into chaos.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 Mar. 2025
Hon expects to build the fund’s portfolio to around 25 maritime businesses over the next couple of years.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain have sought to deter and interdict illicit trafficking by building border fences and enhancing their coast guard and other maritime capabilities.
—Michael E. O’Hanlon, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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maritime
adjective
mar·i·time
ˈmar-ə-ˌtīm
1
: of, relating to, or bordering on the sea
maritime nations
2
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on the sea
maritime law
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maritime
adjective
mar·i·time
ˈmar-ə-ˌtīm
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on navigable waters
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