What is another word for marine?

Common synonyms for marine include devildog, marine, leatherneck, maritime, nautical.

What is the opposite of marine?

Antonyms of marine include terrestrial, landlocked, inland, continental, arboreal.

Synonyms for

Marine

Adjective / mɜ:ˈi:n / Another word for marine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the sea or ocean, especially of or involving shipping, navigation, or military operations

Synonyms & similar words

devildog marine leatherneck maritime nautical shipboardsoldier oceanic naval nautical seagoing aquatic coastal seafaring seaside shoreline submarine underwater waterborne watery saltwater briny maritime seaboard seashore tidal bay

Synonyms by register

Formal

maritime oceanic aquatic

Informal

sea-related ocean-going

Literary

thalassic pelagic

Antonyms

terrestrial landlocked inland continental arboreal aerial

Common collocations

marine biology
marine life
marine corps
marine environment
marine ecosystem
marine mammal
marine pollution
marine insurance

Word family

noun marine

adjective marine

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective to describe things related to the sea or oceans. Can also be a noun referring to a member of the marine corps or a type of soldier trained for naval combat.

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