CEFR B2

high seas

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: open ocean, international waters, the deep sea, pelagic zone

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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."

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