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mar·i·time

maritime

pronunciation:
mae rih taIm
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or concerning seagoing vessels, or intended for use in navigation at sea.
Ship captains must obey maritime laws.
synonyms:
marine, nautical, naval, ocean-going, seagoing
similar words:
sailing, seafaring
definition 2: living or located in or near the sea.
Norway and Denmark are maritime countries.
synonyms:
marine, oceanic, pelagic, sea, thalassic
similar words:
aquatic, deep-sea, nautical
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