marine

noun

a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land

a member of the United States Marine Corps

adjective

native to or inhabiting the sea

relating to or characteristic of or occurring on or in the sea

of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land and at sea (specifically the U.S. Marine Corps)

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

of or relating to the sea

Roots

maremar- · Latin · sea

Synonyms for marine

maritimeadj thalassicadj nauticaladj sean navaladj navyn seagoingadj seafaringadj pelagicadj oceanographicadj

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Where does marine come from?

The word marine breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root mar-, from Latin mare (“sea”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.