Meaning & Definition of word "Marine"

Marine

/məˈriːn/

1. A member of a military force that is trained to operate at sea.
- Example: The marines were deployed for a humanitarian mission.
2. A marine organism, especially one that lives in the ocean.
- Example: Coral reefs are vital habitats for many marine life forms.

1. Related to or occurring in the sea.
- Example: The marine environment is home to a diverse range of species.
2. Of or relating to ships and navigation.
- Example: The marine industry is vital for international trade.
3. Relating to the military forces that operate at sea.
- Example: He serves as a marine officer in the United States Navy.

From Latin 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea', derived from 'mare', meaning 'sea'.

marine life:

The various organisms that live in ocean environments.

marine biology:

The study of organisms in the ocean and other saltwater environments.

marine corps:

A branch of the armed forces specializing in naval operations.

ocean:

A large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface.

navy:

The branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea.

aquatic:

Relating to water; living or growing in water.

Meaning: A derogatory term for a member of the US Marine Corps, used by some branches of the military.

Example Sentence: He was called a 'Jarhead' by the Army.

Meaning: An informal term referring to something related to the sea or ocean.

Example Sentence: That surf spot is totally marine!