adjective

maritime

maritime, nautical, marine

The country has a rich maritime history.

The country has a rich maritime history.

Maritime law governs issues on the water.

Maritime law governs issues on the water.

((maritime)) + ((noun)) relating to the sea The country has a rich maritime history.

Synonyms: nautical, naval, aquatic

From Latin 'maritimus' meaning 'of the sea', which comes from 'mare' meaning 'sea'.

Think of 'marine time' – time spent on or related to the sea.

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