Marine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /mə-ˈrēn/ ma·rine

Meaning & Definition of Marine

Marine (adjective)

  1. of or relating to the sea
  2. of or relating to the act or practice of sailing over the sea, nautical
  3. of or relating to the commerce of the sea, maritime

Marine (noun)

  1. the mercantile and naval shipping of a country
  2. seagoing ships especially in relation to nationality or class
  3. one of a class of armed services personnel serving on shipboard or in close association with a naval force; specifically, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps

Marine (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of or relating to the sea

    "he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach"

    similar: maritime, oceanic, pelagic
    related: abyssal, deep-sea, deepwater, saltwater, benthic, admiralty, nautical, naval, undersea, underwater, hydrographic, oceanographic

  2. of or relating to navigation of the sea

    "a collection of marine instruments, including a sextant"

    similar: maritime, nautical, navigational
    related: admiralty, naval, oceangoing, seafaring, seagoing, hydrographic, oceanographic

Marine (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in ranger, jarhead

    similar: jarhead (slang), ranger, commando, raider, artilleryman, cannoneer, gunner, mortarman, musketeer, rifleman, doughboy, footman, foot soldier, grunt, infantryman, archer, crossbowman, carabineer, cavalier, cavalryman, cuirassier, dragoon, lancer, pikeman, spearman, servicewoman, Confederate, Continental, Federal, GI, guardsman, militiaman, minuteman, dogface, fighter, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, soldier, trooper, warrior
    opposite: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Marine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Marine:

Slang: jarhead
maritime, oceanic, pelagic, nautical, navigational, ranger, commando, raider, artilleryman, cannoneer, gunner, mortarman, musketeer, rifleman, doughboy, footman, foot soldier, grunt, infantryman, archer, crossbowman, carabineer, cavalier, cavalryman, cuirassier, dragoon, lancer, pikeman, spearman, servicewoman, Confederate, Continental, Federal, GI, guardsman, militiaman, minuteman, dogface, fighter, legionary

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Marine

Words with the opposite meaning of Marine:

civilian

Related Words for Marine

abyssal, deep-sea, deepwater, saltwater, benthic, admiralty, naval, undersea, underwater, hydrographic, oceanographic, oceangoing, seafaring, seagoing

Origin & Etymology of Marine

Middle English, from Latin marinus, from mare sea; akin to Old English mere sea, pool, Old High German meri sea, Old Church Slavic morje

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Marine

Words & Phrases Containing Marine

marine architect, marine iguana, marine toad, marine biologist, merchant marine, sergeant major of the marine corps, the Marine Corps

Frequently Asked Questions about Marine

What does "Marine" mean?

"Marine" means of or relating to the sea. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to the sea. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Marine"?

Other words for "Marine" include maritime, oceanic, pelagic, nautical, navigational, jarhead, ranger and commando. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Marine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Marine"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Marine". Common alternatives include maritime, oceanic, pelagic, nautical, navigational, jarhead, ranger, commando, raider and artilleryman.

What is the opposite of "Marine"?

Antonyms of "Marine" include civilian.

How do you use "Marine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Marine" in a sentence: "he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach"; "a collection of marine instruments, including a sextant".

Is "Marine" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Marine" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Marine" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Marine" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Marine"?

"Marine" is pronounced /mə-ˈrēn/ and divided into syllables as ma·rine.