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marine

The correct spelling is marine.

How to pronounce marine

/məˈɹiːn/
noun

IPA: /məˈɹiːn/

Say it like: Mar-ine

The correct spelling is marine. A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship For example: "He was a marine in World War II."

Usage Examples

He was a marine in World War II.

He fought with the Marines in World War II.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship
  2. 2.Capitalised in the plural A marine corps.
  3. 3.A painting representing some marine subject.

adjective

  1. 1.Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.
  2. 2.Relating to or connected with the sea (in operation, scope, etc.), especially as pertains to shipping, a navy, or naval forces.
  3. 3.Used or adapted for use at sea.
  4. 4.Inhabiting the high seas; oceanic; pelagic. (distinguished from maritime or littoral)
  5. 5.Belonging to or situated at the seaside; maritime.

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