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Definition of mariner

mariner

/ˈmɛr.ɪ.nɚ/
mar · i · ner
Plural:mariners
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• noun

1

A person who directs or assists in the navigation of a ship; a professional sailor.

Example

"The seasoned mariner guided the merchant vessel safely through the treacherous rocky straits."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'sailor' is the everyday conversational term, 'mariner' is often preferred in official, legal, historical, or literary contexts (e.g., 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', 'Merchant Mariner Credential').

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'maryner', from Anglo-Norman 'mariner', derived from Medieval Latin 'marinarius' (sailor), ultimately from Latin 'mare' (sea).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mariner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mariner
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