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Nautical vs Maritime - What's the difference?

nautical | maritime |

As adjectives the difference between nautical and maritime

is that nautical is relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen while maritime is related to the sea or sailing.

nautical

English

Adjective

(wikipedia nautical) (en adjective)
  • Relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen.
    • nautical charts

    maritime

    English

    (wikipedia maritime)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Related to the sea or sailing.
    • I enjoy maritime activities such as yachting and deep sea diving.
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  • Bordering on the sea.
    • the maritime states.
  • Living near or in the sea.
    • maritime animals.
  • Of or relating to a mariner or sailor.

    • Derived terms

    * Maritime Alps * Maritime Provinces * Maritimes

    Related terms

    * marina * marinara * marinate * marine * mariner