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mariner

 

[ ˈmær.ɪ.nər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sailor

A mariner is a sailor, especially one who is experienced and skilled in navigation at sea.

Synonyms

navigator, sailor, seafarer

Examples of usage

  • The mariner spent years traveling the world on various ships.
  • The old mariner shared stories of his adventures at sea.
Context #2 | Noun

space exploration

In the context of space exploration, a mariner is a spacecraft designed for exploring other planets, such as the Mariner program by NASA.

Synonyms

explorer, spacecraft

Examples of usage

  • The Mariner spacecraft provided valuable data about Mars.
  • The Mariner missions paved the way for future space exploration.

Translations

Translations of the word "mariner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marinheiro

🇮🇳 समुद्री नाविक

🇩🇪 Seemann

🇮🇩 pelaut

🇺🇦 моряк

🇵🇱 marynarz

🇯🇵 船員 (せんいん)

🇫🇷 marin

🇪🇸 marinero

🇹🇷 denizci

🇰🇷 선원 (seonwon)

🇸🇦 بحار

🇨🇿 námořník

🇸🇰 námorník

🇨🇳 水手 (shuǐshǒu)

🇸🇮 mornar

🇮🇸 sjómaður

🇰🇿 теңізші

🇬🇪 მეზღვაური (mezghvauri)

🇦🇿 dənizçi

🇲🇽 marinero

Etymology

The word 'mariner' originated from Middle English 'maryner', influenced by Old French 'marinier', from 'marin' meaning 'of the sea'. The term has been used for centuries to refer to those who navigate the seas, from ancient sailors to modern astronauts exploring space.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,082, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.