maritime
gb/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm/ us/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm/
B2
English
~ 8000
tengerészeti, tengeri, tengerparti, óceáni, tengerjogi
B2
1
tengerészeti
B2
tengeri
A2
Usage pattern:
maritime [industry/traffic/trade/security/activity]
The country is investing heavily in its maritime industry.
Az ország jelentős összegeket fektet be a tengerészeti ágazatba.
New rules were introduced to improve maritime safety after the accident.
A baleset után új szabályokat vezettek be a tengerészeti biztonság javítása érdekében.
Singapore is one of the world's major maritime hubs.
Maritime transport remains the cheapest way to move large quantities of goods.
They attended a conference on maritime security in the region.
Learner examples
This city has a big maritime industry.
Ebben a városban jelentős a tengerészeti ipar.
Many people here work in maritime transport.
Itt sokan dolgoznak a tengeri szállításban.
Maritime trade is important for the world economy.
The government wants to make maritime jobs safer.
He is studying maritime business at university.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "maritime" with "marine" and "naval". "Maritime" usually refers to civil sea activities such as trade, shipping, and ports. "Naval" refers specifically to a country's warships and navy. "Marine" is more scientific or general (e.g., "marine life"). Learners also sometimes use "a maritime" as a noun, which is incorrect; it is only an adjective.
Meaning
relating to the sea and shipping
Collocations
maritime industry
|maritime transport
|maritime trade
|maritime security
|maritime traffic
|maritime operations
Synonyms
marine (Often used in more scientific or technical contexts (e.g., marine biology), while 'maritime' is common for shipping, trade, and policy.)
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nautical (More focused on navigation, sailors, and the practice of sailing, while 'maritime' covers the whole sector of sea-related activities and trade.)
Antonyms
inland (Describes areas or activities away from the sea, the opposite of those based on or closely linked to the sea.)
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land-based (Refers to activities or industries that happen on land rather than at sea, contrasting with sea-focused 'maritime' activities.)
Themes
transport
|business
|geography
|transportation
|travel
Definition
Connected with the sea, especially with ships, sea travel, or business on the sea.
Relating to the sea, especially in connection with ships, shipping, sea transport, or seaborne trade and activities.
B2
2
tengerparti
A2
óceáni
B1
Usage pattern:
maritime [climate/region/province/area]
The islands enjoy a mild maritime climate with cool summers and wet winters.
A szigeteken enyhe óceáni éghajlat uralkodik, hűvös nyarakkal és csapadékos telekkel.
Fishing is the main industry in this maritime region.
A halászat a fő ágazat ebben a tengerparti régióban.
Canada's Maritime Provinces attract many tourists each summer.
Maritime areas are often foggy because of the moist ocean air.
The city’s maritime location made it an important port for centuries.
Learner examples
This town has a maritime climate.
A város éghajlata óceáni.
People in maritime areas often work with the sea.
A tengerparti területeken az emberek gyakran a tengerhez kötődő munkát végeznek.
The country’s maritime regions get a lot of rain.
They moved from an inland city to a maritime town.
Maritime provinces are close to the ocean.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "maritime" when "coastal" would be more natural for simple location (e.g., saying "a maritime road" instead of "a coastal road"). "Maritime" is more common with larger areas and climates (e.g., "maritime region", "maritime climate").
Meaning
located by or influenced by sea
Collocations
maritime climate
|maritime region
|maritime provinces
|maritime area
|maritime zone
Synonyms
coastal (Very close in meaning, but 'coastal' simply means near the coast, while 'maritime' often suggests stronger or broader influence of the sea, especially in climate or regional identity.)
Antonyms
continental (Used especially for climates or regions far from the sea, with more extreme temperatures, contrasting with milder, sea-influenced 'maritime' conditions.)
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inland (Describes areas away from the sea, the opposite of sea-bordering 'maritime' regions.)
Themes
geography
|environment
|nature
|weather
|travel
Definition
Next to the sea, or having weather that is strongly affected by the sea.
Situated by the sea or having a climate or environment strongly influenced by proximity to the sea.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
tengerjogi
C1
Usage pattern:
maritime [law/dispute/jurisdiction/claims]
The case will be heard in a court that specializes in maritime law.
Az ügyet egy tengerjogra szakosodott bíróság fogja tárgyalni.
They hired a lawyer with experience in maritime disputes.
Tengerjogi vitákban jártas ügyvédet fogadtak.
Maritime regulations require all ships to follow strict safety standards.
The treaty settled the maritime boundary and related maritime claims between the two countries.
Insurance for cargo at sea is governed by maritime legal principles.
Learner examples
He is studying maritime law at university.
Tengerjogot tanul az egyetemen.
This court deals with maritime disputes.
Ez a bíróság tengerjogi vitákkal foglalkozik.
Maritime regulations protect workers on ships.
The two countries argued about their maritime border.
They need a lawyer who knows maritime rules.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "maritime" always means legal when they first see it with "law". In fact, the word is broader; this meaning is limited to legal and official contexts like "maritime law", "maritime disputes", or "maritime jurisdiction". Also, "maritime law" and "admiralty law" are often used almost the same way, but this can vary by legal system.
Meaning
relating to sea and shipping law
Collocations
maritime law
|maritime disputes
|maritime jurisdiction
|maritime claims
|maritime regulations
Synonyms
admiralty (Used mainly in legal contexts (as in "admiralty law"), very close in meaning but more specialized and less common in general writing than 'maritime'.)
Antonyms
terrestrial (In legal and policy contexts, refers to matters relating to the land, contrasting with 'maritime' matters related to the sea.)
Themes
law
|transport
|transportation
Definition
About laws that control ships, sea travel, and work or business done on the sea.
Relating to legal rules and disputes concerning ships, shipping, navigation, and activities on the sea.
Grammar
Dictionary form
maritime
IPA
GB/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm/
US/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm/
Syllables & stress
mari - time (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mari)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: maritime
Word family
Expressions
maritime boundary
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm bˈaʊndɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
legal border at sea between states
The official line in the sea that shows where one country’s sea area ends and another country’s sea area begins.
Examples
- The two countries signed an agreement to fix their maritime boundary.
- Disputes over the maritime boundary delayed oil exploration in the area.
maritime climate
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm klˈaɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
sea-influenced mild, wet climate
Weather that is strongly affected by the sea, usually with mild winters, cool summers, and a lot of rain.
Examples
- The region’s maritime climate makes it ideal for growing certain crops.
- People here are used to the cloudy, wet weather of a maritime climate.
maritime history
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm hˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase
history of human life at sea
The history of how people have used the sea, including ships, trade, war, and travel on the sea.
Examples
- She is writing a thesis on Mediterranean maritime history.
- The documentary explores the maritime history of the North Atlantic.
maritime industry
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
business sector for sea transport
All the businesses that work with ships, ports, and moving goods or people by sea.
Examples
- The maritime industry plays a key role in global trade.
- New technology is changing jobs in the maritime industry.
maritime law
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
technical
law about ships and the sea
The group of laws that control ships, sea travel, and work or business done on the sea.
Examples
- He decided to specialize in maritime law after working in a port city.
- Maritime law covers issues like ship collisions, cargo damage, and rescue at sea.
maritime museum
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm mjuzˈiəm/
fixed phrase
museum about ships and the sea
A museum that shows old ships, models, maps, and other things about life and work on the sea.
Examples
- We spent the afternoon at the maritime museum learning about old sailing ships.
- The city’s maritime museum has an impressive collection of ship models.
maritime nation
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm nˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
country strongly connected to the sea
A country that is very closely linked to the sea, often with many ships, ports, and sea trade.
Examples
- As a maritime nation, the country depends heavily on its ports.
- The book explains how being a maritime nation shaped its history and culture.
maritime security
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
security of ships and sea routes
Steps and actions to keep ships, ports, and sea routes safe from crime, attacks, or other dangers.
Examples
- Piracy has become a major issue for maritime security in the region.
- They held a conference on maritime security and cooperation among coastal states.
maritime trade
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm tɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
international trade by sea
Buying and selling goods between countries using ships to move the goods.
Examples
- The port expanded to handle growing maritime trade with Asia.
- Maritime trade helped the city become rich and powerful.
maritime transport
1/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm tɹˈænspɔɹt/
fixed phrase
moving goods or people by sea
Moving goods or people from one place to another by ship on the sea.
Examples
- Maritime transport remains the cheapest way to ship bulk goods.
- The report compares the environmental impact of road, rail, and maritime transport.