leatherneck

Meanings

• noun

  A member of the United States Marine Corps, especially one who wears a rolled-up collar on the uniform.

  - "The leatherneck marched proudly in the parade."
  - "As a leatherneck, John served in the Gulf War."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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leatherneck , leathernecks

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Etymology

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Derived from the rolled-up collar of the early US Marine Corps uniforms, which resembled a leather neck.

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Trivia

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1. The first leathernecks were recruited in 1622 by the English to garrison the island of Saint Christopher in the Caribbean.

2. The term 'leatherneck' is also used to refer to the Marines of other countries, such as Australia and New Zealand.

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Related Concepts

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1. US Marine Corps: The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting amphibious operations and providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces.

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Culture

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The term 'leatherneck' is a source of pride among Marines and is often used to refer to the unique camaraderie and esprit de corps within the US Marine Corps.

How to Memorize "leatherneck"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Marine with a rolled-up collar on his uniform.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with strength, discipline, and the Marine Corps.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a Marine with a 'leather neck'.

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