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Mariel

Mariel (name) means a city and bay in northwestern Cuba. Example: “The port of Mariel handles much of Cuba's shipping.”

name

A city and bay in northwestern Cuba.

"The port of Mariel handles much of Cuba's shipping."

noun

A Cuban who emigrated to the United States during the 1980 Mariel boatlift.

"Many Mariels settled in Miami's Cuban communities."

How to use Mariel

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBest known today as the Cuban port linked to the 1980 Mariel boatlift, when roughly 125,000 Cubans emigrated to the US.

Common pairings

the Mariel boatlift

Word forms

Mariels plural

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Etymology

From the given name Mariel, itself formed from Mary plus the suffix -el.

Rhymes for Mariel

spiel Ariel Uriel Daniel Muriel Gabriel spaniel Ezekiel Castiel Nathaniel

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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.