marine — relating to the sea or ocean
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the sea or ocean
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈriːn/
Example Sentences
- The marine biologist discovered a new species of jellyfish that glows in the dark like a disco ball.
- Marine reserves help protect endangered sea creatures from overfishing.
- The tough marine completed boot camp and celebrated by eating a whole birthday cake.
marine
ADJECTIVE[/məˈriːn/]
relating to the sea or ocean
The marine biologist studied colorful fish in the coral reef.
The girl imagined a marine kingdom filled with mermaids and sea creatures. (MARINE → MERMAID SCENE → imagine an entire ocean world)
Marine scientists boarded a submarine and explored the deep sea.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'marinus,' which itself stems from 'mare' meaning 'sea.' The Romans used this term to describe all things related to the sea, and it has persisted through to modern English.
Breakdown
mare (sea) + -inus (adjective suffix denoting 'of' or 'pertaining to')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The marine biologist discovered a new species of jellyfish that glows in the dark like a disco ball.”
“Marine reserves help protect endangered sea creatures from overfishing.”
“The tough marine completed boot camp and celebrated by eating a whole birthday cake.”
“Climate change is seriously affecting marine habitats around the world.”
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