marine

ma-rine · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or found in the sea; connected with the sea or navigation.

  2. 2.

    A member of a body of troops trained to serve on land or at sea, especially a member of the US Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines.

  3. 3.

    Relating to shipping or naval matters.

  4. 4.

    (the marine) The shipping industry or fleet of a country.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    marine biologist — a scientist who studies ocean life
  • •
    marine corps — a branch of the military specializing in amphibious operations
  • •
    merchant marine — commercial shipping fleet

Related words

Antonyms: land, terrestrial
See also: maritime, nautical, naval, oceanic
Synonyms: maritime, nautical, oceanic, sea

Etymology

From Latin marinus ("of the sea"), from mare ("sea"). Entered English via Old French marin in the 14th century.