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merchant marine
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noun
the vessels of a nation that are engaged in commerce.
the officers and crews of such vessels.
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Origin of merchant marine
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Words nearby merchant marine
merchantable, merchant bank, merchant flag, merchant guild, merchantman, merchant marine, merchant navy, merchant of death, merchant prince, merchant seaman, merchet
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