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maritime

/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ adjective

In Latin: maritimus, marīnus Wiktionary

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  1. Relating to or connected with the sea or its uses (as navigation, commerce, etc.).
    maritime law
  2. Bordering on the sea; living near the seacoast; coastal.
    the maritime states; a maritime people
  3. Inhabiting the seashore; living coastwise; littoral.
    a maritime bird or animal

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French maritime, from Latin maritimus.

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