high seas (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪ ˈsiːz/

Definition

The open ocean outside the territorial jurisdiction of any sovereign state, where no single nation claims control or ownership.

Examples

• Piracy remains a significant threat to cargo vessels traveling on the high seas.

• Under international law, all nations have the freedom of navigation on the high seas.

• The environmental protection treaty applies to all marine life found on the high seas.

How to Use high seas

on the high seas (prepositional phrase)

Located in international waters. — "Life on the high seas can be extremely dangerous during a storm."

Synonyms of high seas

Words with a similar meaning to high seas:

• open ocean
• international waters
• the deep sea
• pelagic zone

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