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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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, from my observations, the labor challenges experienced at larger shipyards are not shared by small-to-midsized shipyards, and maritime defense suppliers in the Midwest do not tend to face the same labor issues as larger shipyards.
—George Whittier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Walker, the maritime lawyer who also runs an advocacy website called Cruise Law News, says he is astonished at how vigorously people defend the cruise companies despite the horror stories.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
The space’s crown jewel, however, is its massive curving marble top bar, imbued with just the slightest hints of Art Deco design and inspired by the city’s maritime heritage.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maritime. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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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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