Naval: meaning, definitions and examples

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naval

 

[ ˈneɪvəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to the navy

Relating to a navy or navies. Naval forces are military forces that are organized for warfare on, under, or above the sea.

Synonyms

military, nautical, navy-related

Examples of usage

  • Naval officer
  • Naval base
  • Naval warfare
Context #2 | Adjective

located or used in the sea

Situated on or near the sea; having to do with shipping, navigation, or seafaring. Naval architecture is the art and science of designing ships and other seafaring vessels.

Synonyms

marine, oceanic, seafaring

Examples of usage

  • Naval fleet
  • Naval operations
  • Naval history

Translations

Translations of the word "naval" in other languages:

🇵🇹 naval

🇮🇳 नौसैनिक

🇩🇪 marine

🇮🇩 angkatan laut

🇺🇦 морський

🇵🇱 marynarka wojenna

🇯🇵 海軍の

🇫🇷 naval

🇪🇸 naval

🇹🇷 denizcilik

🇰🇷 해군의

🇸🇦 بحري

🇨🇿 námořní

🇸🇰 námorný

🇨🇳 海军的

🇸🇮 mornariški

🇮🇸 sjóliðs

🇰🇿 теңіз

🇬🇪 საზღვაო

🇦🇿 dəniz

🇲🇽 naval

Etymology

The word 'naval' originated from the Latin word 'navalis', which means 'pertaining to a ship or ships'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe things related to the navy or the sea. The importance of naval power has been recognized throughout history, with naval forces playing a crucial role in exploration, trade, and warfare.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,524, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.