Naval vs Maritime - What's the difference?
naval | maritime |
(nautical) Of or relating to a navy.
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Related to the sea or sailing.
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, title=Lord Stranleigh Abroad
, chapter=1 Bordering on the sea.
Living near or in the sea.
Of or relating to a mariner or sailor.
As adjectives the difference between naval and maritime
is that naval is (nautical) of or relating to a navy while maritime is related to the sea or sailing.naval
English
Adjective
(-)citation, passage=Conditions were horrendous aboard most British naval vessels at the time. Scurvy and other diseases ran rampant, killing more seamen each year than all other causes combined, including combat.}}
maritime
English
(wikipedia maritime)Adjective
(en adjective)- I enjoy maritime activities such as yachting and deep sea diving.
citation, passage=“I have visited my quarters, and find them very comfortable.
- the maritime states.
- maritime animals.