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mariners

 

[ ˈmɛrɪnərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea travel

Mariners are individuals who navigate or manage a ship or boat, especially in a professional capacity. They possess expertise in maritime skills and the knowledge required for effective sea travel and navigation.

Synonyms

navigators, sailors, seafarers, skippers

Examples of usage

  • The mariners expertly navigated through the stormy seas.
  • Training programs for mariners include both theoretical and practical components.
  • Many mariners spend months at sea away from their families.

Translations

Translations of the word "mariners" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marinheiros

🇮🇳 मरीनर्स

🇩🇪 Seeleute

🇮🇩 pelaut

🇺🇦 моряки

🇵🇱 marynarze

🇯🇵 船員

🇫🇷 marins

🇪🇸 marineros

🇹🇷 denizciler

🇰🇷 선원

🇸🇦 بحارة

🇨🇿 námořníci

🇸🇰 námorníci

🇨🇳 海员

🇸🇮 mornarji

🇮🇸 sjómenn

🇰🇿 теңізшілер

🇬🇪 მეზღვაურები

🇦🇿 dənizçilər

🇲🇽 marineros

Etymology

The word 'mariner' originates from the Middle English 'mariner', which itself comes from the Old French 'marinier' meaning 'sailor', concerning the sea (marin). The root can be traced back to Latin 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea', derived from 'mare', which means 'sea'. The term has evolved in usage over centuries, with its first recorded use in English dating back to the 13th century. Mariners have played a crucial role in trade, exploration, and warfare throughout history, making the importance of this term significant in maritime culture.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,106, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.