Marine: meaning, definitions and examples

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marine

 

[ mษ™หˆriหn ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

life in the sea

Marine refers to things relating to the sea or ocean, such as marine life, marine biology, or marine ecosystems. It can also refer to a member of the military who serves at sea, such as a marine soldier or marine officer.

Synonyms

aquatic, naval, oceanic

Examples of usage

  • Marine biologists study the behavior of marine animals.
  • The marine ecosystem is crucial for the health of our planet.
  • Marine life includes a wide variety of species.
  • A marine soldier must undergo rigorous training.
  • Marine officers are responsible for leading their units effectively.
Context #2 | Adjective

related to the sea

Marine is used to describe things that are found in or produced by the sea or ocean. It can also refer to a type of military force that operates at sea.

Synonyms

aquatic, naval, oceanic

Examples of usage

  • The marine environment is constantly changing.
  • Marine resources include fish and seaweed.
  • Marine pollution is a growing concern.
  • The country has a strong marine industry.
  • The navy is a key part of the marine forces.

Translations

Translations of the word "marine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช marin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ laut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ morski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตทใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deniz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกmoล™nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกmornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตาฃั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™niz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marino

Word origin

The word 'marine' originated from the Latin word 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to things related to the sea or ocean. Over time, it has come to encompass a wide range of meanings, from marine life and biology to military forces operating at sea.

See also: mar, Marie, marina, maritime, marsh.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,963, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.