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- maritime alps/ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm ælps/A specific mountain range along the border between southeastern France and northwestern Italy, forming the southwestern part of the larger Alps.plural-nounLow
- maritime belt/ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm belt/A legal term for a coastal state's territorial waters, the belt of sea immediately adjacent to its shores over which the state exercises sovereignty.nounC1/C2
- maritime command/ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm kəˈmɑːnd/An official, high-level military or governmental authority responsible for naval operations and security within a specific maritime zone.nounC1/C2
- maritime law/ˌmær.ɪ.taɪm ˈlɔː/The body of laws, conventions, and treaties that govern commercial shipping, naval operations, and other matters concerning ships and the sea.nounC1
- maritime pine/ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm paɪn/A species of pine tree (Pinus pinaster) native to the Mediterranean region, known for its tall, straight trunk and tolerance for coastal conditions.nounC1
- maritime provinces/ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm ˈprɒv.ɪn.sɪz/The eastern Canadian provinces that border the Atlantic Ocean.plural-nounC1
- maritimer/ˈmær.ɪ.taɪ.mər/A person who lives near or works on the sea, or a person who is a sailor or seaman.nounLow
- maritsa/məˈrɪtsə/A proper noun referring to a major river in Southeastern Europe, flowing through Bulgaria and forming part of the border between Greece and Turkey.nounLow (C2/Proficiency Level - Proper Noun, Geographical Feature)
- mariupol/ˌmɑːrɪˈuːpɒl/A port city in southeastern Ukraine, located on the north coast of the Sea of Azov.nounC2
- marius/ˈmɛə.ri.əs/A masculine given name of Latin origin.nounLow
- marivaux/ˌmærɪˈvəʊ/Referring to Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux, an 18th-century French playwright and novelist.nounLow (mainly in literary, theatrical, or academic contexts)
- marjolaine/ˌmɑːʒəˈleɪn/A sweet French cake made of almond and hazelnut meringue layers with buttercream.nounLow
- marjoram/ˈmɑːdʒərəm/A perennial herb of the mint family, with aromatic leaves used as a culinary seasoning.nounC1
- marjory/ˈmɑː.dʒər.i/A female given name of medieval origin, derived from "Margery", itself a variant of "Margaret". It is not a common word with an independent meaning in modern English.nounLow
- mark/mɑːk/A visible sign or impression on a surface; a point or unit used for counting, rating, or indicating a level.interjectionnounverb+2High
- mark antony/ˌmɑːk ˈæntəni/A historical figure, Marcus Antonius (c. 83–30 BC), a Roman general and statesman, ally of Julius Caesar and lover of Cleopatra, known for his military prowess and dramatic downfall.nounLow
- mark of the beast/ˌmɑːk əv ðə ˈbiːst/A symbolic mark described in the biblical Book of Revelation as being required to buy or sell, associated with allegiance to a satanic or tyrannical power.nounlow
- mark-up/ˈmɑːk ʌp/The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overheads and profit.nounverbB2
- marka/mɑːk/a small visible area or spot; a symbol or indicator; to make a visible trace or symbol; to assess academic worknounHigh
- markdown/ˈmɑːk.daʊn/A reduction in the price of an item, typically to clear old stock or because of damage.nounverbMedium (commerce/retail contexts); Medium-High (computing contexts)
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