Synonyms for

Naval

Verb / ˈneɪvʌl / Another word for naval — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a navy or navies

Synonyms & similar words

maritime nautical seafaring seagoing oceanic navy military combatant armed defensive security protective safeguard shield fortified battleship cruiser destroyer frigate submarine

Synonyms by register

Formal

maritime nautical marine

Literary

sea-faring oceanic

Antonyms

land-based terrestrial ground inland continental

Common collocations

  • naval power
  • naval fleet
  • naval base
  • naval warfare
  • naval officer
  • naval academy
  • naval history

Word family

noun navy
adjective naval

Usage note

Naval specifically refers to the navy or ships, while maritime has a broader meaning related to the sea and shipping in general.

Example sentences

  1. The naval base was located near the coast.
  2. His father was a naval officer.
  3. The country's naval power protected its borders.
  4. The naval academy trained future sailors and officers.
  5. The naval battle was intense and lasted for hours.

Quotes

  • A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival. - Winston Churchill
  • Naval supremacy is the backbone of the British Empire. - Edward Grey

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