Meaning of 'marine'

adjective

native to or inhabiting the sea

Example: "marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales"

adjective

relating to or characteristic of or occurring on or in the sea

adjective

of or relating to the sea

Example: "marine explorations"

adjective

of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land and at sea (specifically the U.S. Marine Corps)

Example: "marine barracks"

adjective

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

Synonyms: nautical

noun

a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land