Seaport

/ˈsiːpɔːrt/ noun

Definition

A town or city by the ocean where ships can load and unload cargo and passengers.

Etymology

Simple compound of 'sea' (Old English 'sæ') and 'port' (Latin 'portus' meaning 'harbor' or 'haven'). The term became standard in English around the 15th century as maritime trade expanded.

Kelly Says

Some of the world's wealthiest cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Rotterdam exist because of seaports—whoever controlled the seaport controlled the money, which is why colonial powers fought so hard for them.

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