Seaport: meaning, definitions and examples
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seaport
[ ˈsiːpɔːrt ]
maritime location
A seaport is a harbor or port where ships dock to load and unload cargo and passengers. It serves as a critical hub for international trade, allowing the transportation of goods across oceans. Seaports typically have facilities for loading and unloading cargo, customs inspections, and sometimes ship repairs. They are often connected to major transportation networks, including railways and highways, facilitating the movement of goods to and from inland areas.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The seaport was bustling with activity as cargo ships arrived.
- Several seaports around the world handle millions of containers each year.
- The city’s economy is heavily reliant on its seaport.
- We watched the sunset over the seaport from the waterfront.
Translations
Translations of the word "seaport" in other languages:
🇵🇹 porto marítimo
🇮🇳 समुद्री बंदरगाह
🇩🇪 Seehafen
🇮🇩 pelabuhan laut
🇺🇦 морський порт
🇵🇱 port morski
🇯🇵 港
🇫🇷 port maritime
🇪🇸 puerto marítimo
🇹🇷 deniz limanı
🇰🇷 항구
🇸🇦 ميناء بحري
🇨🇿 námořní přístav
🇸🇰 prístav
🇨🇳 海港
🇸🇮 morska luka
🇮🇸 sjávarhöfn
🇰🇿 теңіз порты
🇬🇪 მორიგი პორტი
🇦🇿 dəniz limanı
🇲🇽 puerto marítimo
Etymology
The term 'seaport' dates back to Middle English, combining 'sea' and 'port.' The word 'sea' originates from the Old English 'sǣ,' which has Germanic and Proto-Indo-European roots, referring to large bodies of saltwater. 'Port' comes from the Latin 'portus,' meaning harbor, which also traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to the act of carrying. Seaports have played a crucial role in the development of civilizations, enabling trade and cultural exchange. Over centuries, as maritime technology advanced, the significance of seaports grew, transforming them into complex logistics centers essential for global trade.