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Meaning of seaport
A seaport is a location on the coast where ships can dock and cargo can be loaded or unloaded.
Etymology of seaport
The word "seaport" has its roots in the combination of "sea" and "port", with "port" coming from the Latin "portus", meaning harbor or haven, and "sea" referring to the large body of saltwater that covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface.
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe coastal locations where ships could safely anchor and engage in trade or other maritime activities.
Synonyms
harbor
port
dock
wharf
quay
pier
terminal
mooring
anchorage
marina
waterfront
dockyard
shipyard
naval base
cargo terminal
freight terminal
container terminal
ferry terminal
cruise terminal
fishing port
trading post
commercial harbor
industrial port
coastal town
seaside town
port city
shipping hub
logistics hub
transportation hub
trade center
commercial center
economic hub
maritime hub
nautical hub
oceanic hub
coastal hub
Definitions
- A town or city with a harbor or other place where ships can dock, especially one where goods are loaded or unloaded.
- * A facility or installation for the loading or unloading of ships, especially one where goods are handled.
Usage Examples
- The city's seaport is one of the busiest in the world, with thousands of ships passing through every year.
- * The new seaport will create hundreds of jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region.
Antonyms
inland town
landlocked city
mountain town
rural area
remote village
isolated community
desert town
inland hub
central hub
non-coastal area
non-maritime area
terrestrial hub
continental hub
inner city
urban center
metropolitan area
industrial inland
commercial inland