Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mer
Prefix
/mɜːr/
Definition
A prefix used in words that relate to the sea or marine environments.
Examples
- Mermaid: A mythical sea creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish.
- Meridian: An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, often associated with navigation over the sea.
- Merfolk: A collective term for mythical creatures that are half human and half fish, often found in folklore.
Meaning
The term ‘mer’ originates from the Latin word for sea, commonly used in various languages to denote aquatic themes or elements.
Synonyms
- Aquatic
- Marine
- Oceanic
