1. A military service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for amphibious operations, working alongside the U.S. Navy
   "The United States Marines played a crucial role in Pacific island campaigns";
   - United States Marine Corps, United States Marines, Marine Corps, US Marine Corps, USMC
    
2. (military) members of a body of troops trained to serve on land or at sea

1. A soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land
   "The marine participated in both naval and ground operations"

Type of: armed service, military service, pongo [Brit, informal], service, soldier

Part of: Navy, United States Navy, US Navy, USN

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