maritime
/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Relating to or connected with the sea or its uses (as navigation, commerce, etc.).
Adjective
Examples
maritime law
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Bordering on the sea; living near the seacoast; coastal.
Adjective
Examples
the maritime states; a maritime people
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “maritime” mean?
Relating to or connected with the sea or its uses (as navigation, commerce, etc.).
Is “maritime” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.