Mariel
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Name — A city and bay in northwestern Cuba.
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How to use Mariel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the Mariel boatlift
Etymology
From the given name Mariel, itself formed from Mary plus the suffix -el.
Full origin of Mariel →Frequently asked questions
What does “Mariel” mean?
The word “Mariel” means a city and bay in northwestern Cuba. In plain terms, best known today as the Cuban port linked to the 1980 Mariel boatlift, when roughly 125,000 Cubans emigrated to the US.
How do you use “Mariel” in a sentence?
Here is “Mariel” used in a sentence: “The port of Mariel handles much of Cuba's shipping.”
What part of speech is “Mariel”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mariel” can be a name and a noun.
How many meanings does “Mariel” have?
“Mariel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city and bay in northwestern Cuba.
