Marine ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Marine ( adjective )

1. Relating to the sea.
2. Relating to ships or shipping.
3. Relating to military operations at sea.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french marin, from latin marinus, from mare "sea".

Examples:

1. The marine biologist studied the behavior of dolphins.
2. The port is a center for marine commerce.
3. The marine unit was deployed to the coast to deal with the storm.
4. Marine life in the ocean is threatened by pollution.
5. Marine engineers design and build ships.

(As a noun)

Marine ( noun )

1. Relating to the sea.
2. Relating to ships or shipping.
3. Relating to military operations at sea.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french marin, from latin marinus, from mare "sea".

Examples:

1. The marine biologist studied the behavior of dolphins.
2. The port is a center for marine commerce.
3. The marine unit was deployed to the coast to deal with the storm.
4. Marine life in the ocean is threatened by pollution.
5. Marine engineers design and build ships.