Meaning
The part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea in ships.
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Word origin
From Old French navie, a fleet of ships, from Latin navis, a ship.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- navis
- English cognates
- naval, navigate
Grammar
Examples
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The navy is the group of people who fight at sea for a country.
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A navy fights at sea with ships; an army fights on land.
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"Navy" is also a colour, a very dark blue.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 11: navy, guide, occasion and 7 more words.