A marinha
Example: A marinha protege as praias e o litoral do país.
Definition
"A marinha" refers to the navy, which is the branch of a country's armed forces responsible for naval and maritime defense, protecting the coastline, beaches, and territorial waters.
Etymology
The term "a marinha" comes from the Portuguese word for 'navy,' derived from the Latin 'marina,' meaning 'of the sea.' Did you know it shares roots with 'marine,' relating to the sea and naval matters?
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