1. The mercantile and naval shipping of a country; seagoing ships especially in relation to nationality or class
2. One of a class of soldiers serving on shipboard or in close association with a naval force; specifically; a member of the United States Marine Corps
3. An executive department (as in France) having charge of naval affairs
4. A marine picture; seascape

ETYM Latin marinus, from mare the sea: cf. French marin. Related to Mere a pool.
1. Native to or inhabiting the sea; SYN. saltwater.
2. Of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land at at sea (specifically the (USA) Marine Corps).
3. Of or relating to the sea.

1. A member of the US Marine Corps; Also called: devil dog, leatherneck, shipboard soldier.
2. Village in Illinois (USA); zip code 62061.