merchant marine

merchant marine

noun

Definition of MERCHANT MARINE

1

: the privately or publicly owned commercial ships of a nation

2

: the personnel of a merchant marine; specifically : a member of a merchant marine

— merchant mariner noun

Examples of MERCHANT MARINE

1. a member of the merchant marine

First Known Use of MERCHANT MARINE

1839

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