Meaning & use
Thalassic
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Relating to the sea, especially smaller or inland seas as opposed to the open ocean.
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The museum's thalassic exhibit explored the ecosystems of the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
Ancient thalassic trade routes connected civilizations across the eastern Mediterranean.
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The word comes from the Greek "thalassa," meaning "sea," the same root found in "thalassotherapy," a spa treatment using seawater.
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marinemaritime
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