英語

maritime

gb/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm/ us/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm/
B2 英語
~ 8000
語義
0件の語義
adjective B2 property
1

relating to the sea and shipping

Connected with the sea, especially with ships, sea travel, or business on the sea.

用法パターン: maritime [industry/traffic/trade/security/activity]
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
marine (Often used in more scientific or technical contexts (e.g., marine biology), while 'maritime' is common for shipping, trade, and policy.) | nautical (More focused on navigation, sailors, and the practice of sailing, while 'maritime' covers the whole sector of sea-related activities and trade.)
対義語
inland (Describes areas or activities away from the sea, the opposite of those based on or closely linked to the sea.) | land-based (Refers to activities or industries that happen on land rather than at sea, contrasting with sea-focused 'maritime' activities.)
コロケーション
maritime industry |maritime transport |maritime trade |maritime security |maritime traffic |maritime operations
テーマ
transport |business |geography |transportation |travel
例文
  • The country is investing heavily in its maritime industry.
  • New rules were introduced to improve maritime safety after the accident.
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • This city has a big maritime industry.
  • Many people here work in maritime transport.
  • Maritime trade is important for the world economy.
  • The government wants to make maritime jobs safer.
  • He is studying maritime business at university.
adjective B2 property
2

located by or influenced by sea

Next to the sea, or having weather that is strongly affected by the sea.

用法パターン: maritime [climate/region/province/area]
よくある間違い:
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").
類義語
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.)
対義語
continental (Used especially for climates or regions far from the sea, with more extreme temperatures, contrasting with milder, sea-influenced 'maritime' conditions.) | inland (Describes areas away from the sea, the opposite of sea-bordering 'maritime' regions.)
コロケーション
maritime climate |maritime region |maritime provinces |maritime area |maritime zone
テーマ
geography |environment |nature |weather |travel
例文
  • The islands enjoy a mild maritime climate with cool summers and wet winters.
  • Fishing is the main industry in this maritime region.
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • This town has a maritime climate.
  • People in maritime areas often work with the sea.
  • 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.
adjective technical C1 property
3

relating to sea and shipping law

About laws that control ships, sea travel, and work or business done on the sea.

用法パターン: maritime [law/dispute/jurisdiction/claims]
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
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'.)
対義語
terrestrial (In legal and policy contexts, refers to matters relating to the land, contrasting with 'maritime' matters related to the sea.)
コロケーション
maritime law |maritime disputes |maritime jurisdiction |maritime claims |maritime regulations
テーマ
law |transport |transportation
例文
  • The case will be heard in a court that specializes in maritime law.
  • They hired a lawyer with experience in maritime disputes.
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • He is studying maritime law at university.
  • This court deals with maritime disputes.
  • Maritime regulations protect workers on ships.
  • The two countries argued about their maritime border.
  • They need a lawyer who knows maritime rules.
文法
辞書形
maritime
IPA
GB/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm/
US/mˈɛɹətˌaɪm/
音節・強勢
mari - time (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (mari)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: maritime
関連語
Core family
marine adjective B1 marina noun B2 mariner noun C1
Related words
nautical adjective naval adjective B2 coastal adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-maritime adjective inland adjective B2
Advanced or less common
seaborne adjective
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • Maritime transport remains the cheapest way to ship bulk goods.
  • The report compares the environmental impact of road, rail, and maritime transport.

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