🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

port maritime

Pronunciation / Transliteration: por maritim

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Seaport/ˈsiː.pɔːrt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le port maritime est essentiel pour le commerce international."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A location on the coast where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land.

    "The seaport was bustling with activity as cargo ships arrived from around the world."
  2. 2

    A town or city that has a seaport.

    "The seaport city is known for its vibrant maritime culture and seafood cuisine."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'seaport' is derived from the combination of 'sea' and 'port'. 'Sea' comes from Old English 'sǣ', which has Germanic roots, while 'port' originates from Latin 'portus', meaning a harbor or haven. The term has evolved to refer specifically to a harbor where ships dock for loading and unloading goods.

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