maritime

adjective

/ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm/ formal

Definition

› connected with human activity at sea: Amalfi and Venice were important maritime powers. Make sure you visit the maritime museum if you're interested in anything to do with ships or seafaring.Boats in generalSailing and boating › near the sea or coast: The temperature change in winter is less pronounced in maritime areas.Coasts and beachesBays and gulfs

(Definition of maritime adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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