landsman

noun

Meaning

A person who lives or works on land, especially one who is not a sailor.

Examples

The seasoned captain often found it difficult to explain nautical terms to the landsman who had never been on a ship.
Life at sea was far more demanding than the landsman had ever imagined during his quiet life in the countryside.

Synonyms: person, civilian, shore-dweller, lubber

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landsman

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlændzmən/

Definition

A person who lives or works on land, especially one who is not a sailor.

Examples

The seasoned captain often found it difficult to explain nautical terms to the landsman who had never been on a ship.
Life at sea was far more demanding than the landsman had ever imagined during his quiet life in the countryside.
The crew joked that the new recruit was still a landsman at heart because he kept trying to walk on the deck as if it were solid pavement.

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