nearshore

Meanings

Noun

  • The region extending seaward from the shoreline.
  • Non-US operations located near the US, for example in Mexico or the Caribbean.

Verb

  • To move operations to locations near the US, such as Mexico or the Caribbean.

Origin

  • near + shore
  • By analogy with offshore.

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