marine
9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for marine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the sea, ships, or naval matters.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use marine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin marinus ("of the sea"), from mare ("sea") — the same root behind "maritime" and "submarine."
Full origin of marine →Frequently asked questions
What does “marine” mean?
The word “marine” means relating to the sea, ships, or naval matters. In plain terms, to do with the sea, or (capitalized, as a noun) a member of a marine corps.
How do you pronounce “marine”?
“Marine” is pronounced muh-REEN (/məˈɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “marine” in a sentence?
Here is “marine” used in a sentence: “Marine biologists study life in the ocean.”
What is another word for “marine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “marine” include devil dog, jarhead and leatherneck.
What part of speech is “marine”?
Depending on how it is used, “marine” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “marine” come from?
The word “marine” comes from Latin. From Latin marinus ("of the sea"), from mare ("sea") — the same root behind "maritime" and "submarine.".
Is “marine” a common word?
“Marine” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “marine” have?
“Marine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the sea, ships, or naval matters.
What is the difference between marine and maritime?
Both relate to the sea, but they emphasize different things. Marine usually describes the sea itself and the life within it, as in marine biology or marine mammals. Maritime leans toward human activity connected to the sea — shipping, trade, navigation and law, as in maritime law or a maritime nation. The overlap is why they are confused.
What is an example of marine used in a sentence?
You might say, "The reserve protects a fragile marine ecosystem," or "She joined the marine insurance division." The word points to anything connected with the sea, ships or naval affairs, so it appears in fields from marine biology and marine engineering to the marine forecast read out on the radio.
Does marine always refer to the ocean?
Not strictly. Marine centres on the sea and saltwater environments, but it stretches to ships, shipping and naval matters too — a marine engine or the marines as a military force. It generally implies saltwater rather than rivers or lakes, which are described as freshwater or, more technically, aquatic.