n.
Pronunciation: m ə - ' r ē n
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin marinus, from mare sea; akin to Old English mere sea, pool, Old High German meri sea, Old Church Slavic morje
Date: 15th century
1 a : of or relating to the sea < marine life> < marine biology> b : of or relating to the navigation of the sea : NAUTICAL <a marine chart> c : of or relating to the commerce of the sea : MARITIME < marine law> d : depicting the sea, seashore, or ships <a marine painter>
2 : of or relating to marines < marine barracks>