Marine, 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.

ETYM French marinier, Late Lat. marinarius. Related to Marine.
A man who serves as a sailor; SYN. seaman, tar, Jack-tar, old salt, seafarer, gob, sea dog.

ETYM Dutch schipper. Related to Shipper, and Ship.
1. One who, or that which, skips.
2. The commander of a small boat or sailing vessel.