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maritime sector

[MAR-uh-time SEK-ter]
nounpl: maritime sectors
setor marítimo
1. The industry and economic activities related to shipping, navigation, fishing, and marine commerce
The maritime sector is crucial to international trade and commerce.
O setor marítimo é crucial para o comércio internacional.
2. All businesses, services, and activities that depend on or operate within the marine environment
Investment in the maritime sector has increased significantly over the past decade.
O investimento no setor marítimo aumentou significativamente na última década.
Synonyms
maritime industryshipping industrynaval sectorsetor naval
Antonyms
landlocked sectorterrestrial sector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
setor marítimo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
setor marítimo
Common in port city context
São Paulo
setor marítimo
Used in commercial and economic discussions
Portugal
setor marítimo
Standard term; Portugal emphasizes maritime traditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

maritime trade
maritime law
maritime economy
maritime safety
drop anchor in the maritime sector
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