Meaning of the word marines in English

What does marines mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

marines

US /məˈriːnz/
UK /məˈriːnz/

Plural Noun

a body of troops trained to serve on land or at sea, in particular a branch of the US armed forces

Example:
The Marines were deployed to the conflict zone.
He joined the Marines right after high school.