marine corps

ma·rine corps

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Definitions of marine corps words

noun marine corps a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces trained for land, sea, and air combat, typically for land combat in conjunction with an amphibious or airborne landing, and whose commandant is responsible to the secretary of the navy. 1
noun marine corps United States Marine Corps 0
noun marine corps A military organization of marines, soldiers who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships. 0

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800

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