Etymology

Mariel

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Today it means: Someone who arrived in the US during the Mariel boatlift; a Marielito. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

From Mary + -el.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. Someone who arrived in the US during the Mariel boatlift; a Marielito.

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