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Meaning of Leatherneck | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈlɛð.ə.nɛk

Definitions

  1. A soldier.
    slang
  2. Specifically, a marine.
    US

Equivalents

العربية جندي من مشاة البحرية الأمريكية

Examples

“The Marine Corps has instituted a martial-arts program in which leathernecks are indoctrinated in a new code of honor, the Ethical Marine Warrior.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Leatheroid leatherperson Leathers leatherseller leathersex leatherstem

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