Synonyms for

Mariners

Verb / ˈmerʌnɜ:z / Another word for mariners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mariners are people who work on ships, especially in the merchant navy.

Synonyms & similar words

jack seafarer seadog oldsalt mariner seaman gob jacktar tar sailors seafarers navigators pilots helmsmen captains mates crew seamen boatmen yachtsmen shipmates deckhands oarsmen watermen fishermen whalers pirates privateers corsairs

Synonyms by register

Formal

seafarers sailors navigators voyagers

Informal

sailors skippers boaters crew

Literary

salt-sea dogs sea rovers thalassians

Antonyms

landlubbers pedestrians inlanders groundlings non-sailors

Common collocations

  • experienced mariners
  • skilled mariners
  • ancient mariners
  • fellow mariners
  • brave mariners
  • professional mariners
  • young mariners

Word family

noun mariner
verb marinate

Usage note

Mariners specifically refers to those who navigate or work at sea. While 'sailors' can be a synonym, 'mariner' often implies a greater degree of experience or professionalism in seafaring.

Example sentences

  1. The mariners sailed across the ocean for weeks.
  2. The mariners had to navigate through a storm.
  3. The ship's mariners were skilled at their jobs.
  4. The mariners worked long hours on the ship.
  5. The mariners were excited to see land after being at sea for so long.

Quotes

  • "The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat." - Jacques Yves Cousteau
  • "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - Jimmy Dean
  • "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward

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