Mariner

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmæɹɪnÉ™/
• Rhymes: -æɹɪnÉ™(ɹ)

Origin

From Anglo-Norman mariner, marinier, from Old French marinier, maronnier, from post-classical Latin marinarius ("sailor"), from marīnus ("marine; relating to the sea").

Full definition of mariner

Noun

1. A sailor.
• 2013-06-08, The new masters and commanders, From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.