Marine

/məˈriːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A member of a military force that is trained to operate at sea.

The marines were deployed for a humanitarian mission.

A marine organism, especially one that lives in the ocean.

Coral reefs are vital habitats for many marine life forms.

adjective

Related to or occurring in the sea.

The marine environment is home to a diverse range of species.

Of or relating to ships and navigation.

The marine industry is vital for international trade.

Relating to the military forces that operate at sea.

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.

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

He was called a 'Jarhead' by the Army.

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

That surf spot is totally marine!