maritime
adjective
mar路i路time
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Definition of maritime
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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Examples of maritime in a Sentence
The country's maritime industry is an important part of its economy.
She's an expert in maritime law.
Recent Examples on the Web
Meanwhile, Truth Aquatics filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court that uses a pre-Civil War provision of maritime law to limit their liability from any victims' claims. — Stefanie Dazio, Anchorage Daily News, "Victims of fire on dive boat off California were killed by smoke, authorities say," 6 Sep. 2019 Then as now, geopolitics was a driving force in Arctic exploration, with the Royal Navy wanting to secure the fabled shortcut to the Pacific ahead of the Russians, who had maritime aspirations of their own. — Roff Smith, National Geographic, "Arctic shipwreck 'frozen in time' astounds archaeologists," 28 Aug. 2019 The 47-year-old man was spotted by maritime police 20 kilometers (12 miles) off the coast of Zeebrugge, northern Belgium on Friday, the region's governor Carl Decaluwe told CNN. — Rob Picheta, Simon Bouvier And Isha Badoniya, CNN, "An Iraqi migrant drowned trying to swim to Britain, officials say," 27 Aug. 2019 Sectors such as maritime and air transport, where policymakers are discussing stricter emissions regulations, have also seen steady rates of patent approvals. — Michael J. Coren, Quartz, "The number of new patents fighting climate change is plunging," 27 Aug. 2019 The island is known for its maritime forests and its sanctuary for sea turtles, a quiet escape for those who prefer to vacation away from the bright lights of the Outer Banks to the north and Myrtle Beach to the south. — Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "Where in the World Is Matt Canada鈥攁nd Why Doesn't He Have a Job?," 27 Aug. 2019 There is also a malachite, wood, tourmaline, and diamond bib necklace featuring an expressionistic rendering of Roman maritime pines鈥攁 nod to the 1962 Dino Risi movie Il Sorpasso. — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, "Bulgari's Special Jewelry Collection Takes Its Cue from Classic Films," 26 Aug. 2019 Beyond the obvious role of combat support, these companies have also been increasingly used in services as diverse as anti-poaching efforts and combating maritime piracy. — Jonathan Powell, Quartz Africa, "The controversial role of private military and security companies in Africa," 9 Aug. 2019 Critics say that the Italian measure violates international maritime law, which cites an obligation to assist anyone in distress at sea. — New York Times, "After Desperate Migrants Jump Ship, Italy Allows Rescue Vessel to Dock," 20 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'maritime.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for maritime
maritime
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of maritime
: of or relating to sailing on the sea or doing business (such as trading) by sea
: located near or next to the sea
See the full definition for maritime in the English Language Learners Dictionary
maritime
adjective
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Kids Definition of maritime
1
: of or relating to ocean navigation or trade
maritime law
2
: bordering on or living near the sea
maritime nations
maritime
adjective
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Legal Definition of maritime
: of or relating to navigation or commerce on navigable waters
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