Word: Marine

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛəriːn/

Definitions

• Noun: A member of a country’s naval forces who specializes in combat at sea and amphibious operations on land. Example: “He joined the Marines after graduating from college.”
• Adjective: Relating to the sea or ocean; maritime. Example: “The marine ecosystem includes a vast array of species.”
• Noun (specific use): An organism that lives in the sea or ocean. Example: “Marine life can be found even in the deepest parts of the ocean.”
• Adjective: Of or relating to military forces that operate in a maritime environment. Example: “The marine corps trains its soldiers for amphibious warfare.”

Phrases

• “In the marines”: Refers to being a part of a country’s marine corps or naval infantry force.
• “Marine biology”: The scientific study of organisms living in the sea and their interactions with the environment.
• “Marine insurance”: Insurance coverage for losses related to shipping at sea or goods transported by sea.

Example Sentences

• Noun (military personnel): “The marine stood tall and proud in his dress uniform.”
• Adjective (relating to the sea): “The marine biologist studied the effects of pollution on underwater habitats.”
• Noun (sea organism): “The coral reef was teeming with diverse marine life.”

Synonyms

• Sailor (for military personnel)
• Naval (adjective for military forces)
• Seafaring (adjective for things related to the sea)
• Oceanic (adjective referring to the ocean)
• Sea creature (noun for organisms living in the sea)