Definition of maritime

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mar·i·time    (mr-tm) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of, relating to, or adjacent to the sea.
2. Of or relating to marine shipping or navigation. See Synonyms at nautical.
3. Of or resembling a mariner.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin maritimus, from mare , mari-, sea; see mori- in Indo-European roots

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