Meaning of marine in English

1. Pronunciation

   /məˈrin/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   marine

   Definitions

   1. native to or inhabiting the sea

   Examples

   • « marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales »

   Synonyms

   • aquatic

2. Noun

   Marine

   Definitions

   1. a member of the United States Marine Corps

3. Qualitative Adjective

   marine

   Etymology

   Middle English (as a noun in the sense ‘seashore’): from Old French marin, marine, from Latin marinus, from mare‘sea’

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to the sea

   Examples

   • « marine explorations »
4. 2. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

   Examples

   • « nautical charts »
   • « maritime law »
   • « marine insurance »
5. 3. of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land and at sea (specifically the U.S. Marine Corps)

   Examples

   • « marine barracks »