mariner
Translation
mariner, sailor, seaman
Examples
The old mariner told stories of the sea.
The old mariner told stories of the sea.
He was an experienced mariner.
He was an experienced mariner.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((mariner)) (countable noun) a sailor/the sailor The old mariner had many tales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sailor, seaman, seafarer
Etymology
From Old French 'marinier', from 'marin' (marine). Ultimately from Latin 'mare' (sea).
Memory Tips
A 'marin-er' is a p-er-son who works on the 'marine' (sea). The '-er' suffix often denotes a person.