marittimo

maritime

adjective mah-REET-tee-moh Rare

Origin: From Latin maritimus — 'of the sea'.

Also means

seafaring

Usage Note

Marittimo describes anything related to the sea, shipping, or seafaring: diritto marittimo (maritime law), trasporto marittimo (sea transport), città marittima (coastal city). As a noun (il marittimo, plural i marittimi) it means a sailor or seafarer. Do not confuse with marino ('marine', relating to the sea's biology or the navy).

Examples

"Il commercio marittimo è fondamentale per l'economia."

Natural Translation

Maritime trade is fundamental for the economy.

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