marine

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Relating to the sea or ocean; connected with ships or seafaring.

Example Sentences

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

Marine life is threatened by pollution.

Synonyms

oceanic, maritime, aquatic, nautical, seafaring, naval

Entry 1

oceanic, maritime, aquatic, nautical, seafaring

Entry 2

nautical, oceanic, naval, maritime

Antonyms

land-based, inland, terrestrial, continental, freshwater

Entry 1

land-based, inland, terrestrial, continental, freshwater

Entry 2

terrestrial, land-based

Collocations

marine life, marine biology, marine industry, marine animals