Seafarer
noun
A person who goes on trips by sea, especially as their job.
He decided to leave home and become a seafarer
Often appears as...
- professional seafarer
- experienced seafarer
noun
A person who goes on trips by sea, especially as their job.
He decided to leave home and become a seafarer
Often appears as...
- professional seafarer
- experienced seafarer
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Term
Primarily used to refer to someone whose job involves sea travel, rather than casual boat users.
After years of training, he was proud to call himself a seafarer.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
The term is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe explorers or pirates.
The tales of the ancient seafarers inspired countless adventurers.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Seafarer' is unisex and can refer to both male and female sea professionals.
She was among the first female seafarers to command a large commercial vessel.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Term
Primarily used to refer to someone whose job involves sea travel, rather than casual boat users.
After years of training, he was proud to call himself a seafarer.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
The term is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe explorers or pirates.
The tales of the ancient seafarers inspired countless adventurers.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Seafarer' is unisex and can refer to both male and female sea professionals.
She was among the first female seafarers to command a large commercial vessel.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Term
Primarily used to refer to someone whose job involves sea travel, rather than casual boat users.
After years of training, he was proud to call himself a seafarer.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
The term is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe explorers or pirates.
The tales of the ancient seafarers inspired countless adventurers.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Seafarer' is unisex and can refer to both male and female sea professionals.
She was among the first female seafarers to command a large commercial vessel.
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Rose George: Inside the...
Now that's because shipping is very efficient. Containerization has made it very efficient. Ships have automation now. They can operate with small crews. But it also means that, in the words of a port chaplain I once met, the average seafarer you're going to find
Video examples
Rose George: Inside the...
Now that's because shipping is very efficient. Containerization has made it very efficient. Ships have automation now. They can operate with small crews. But it also means that, in the words of a port chaplain I once met, the average seafarer you're going to find
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Seth Shostak
American Scientist
Neil Armstrong was no Christopher Columbus. In most respects, he was better. Unlike the famous fifteenth century seafarer, Armstrong knew where he landed. He also spent his time in public service, not in jail, and his passing was marked by world-wide encomiums. He ended his days as a celebrated explorer rather than a royal inconvenience.
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Seth Shostak
American Scientist
Neil Armstrong was no Christopher Columbus. In most respects, he was better. Unlike the famous fifteenth century seafarer, Armstrong knew where he landed. He also spent his time in public service, not in jail, and his passing was marked by world-wide encomiums. He ended his days as a celebrated explorer rather than a royal inconvenience.
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