seafarer

[see-fair-er]

noun

1. a sailor.

2. a traveler on the sea.

seafarer

/ ˈsiːˌfɛərə /

noun

1. a traveller who goes by sea

2. a less common word for sailor

Word History and Origins

Origin of seafarer¹

First recorded in 1505–15; sea + fare ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The first explorer to complete the Northwest Passage solely by ship was Norwegian seafarer Roald Amundsen, from 1903 to 1906, more than 400 years after the first recorded attempt.

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Popular images, such as the fearless adventurer, powerful fighter and skilled seafarer, have become familiar.

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As Penelope already knew, Simon’s great-uncle Pudge was very old and had been a seafarer in his youth; now he lived in a home for old sailors in the city of Brighton, near the sea.

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The Philippines, which provides the most seafarers of any country, and Caribbean islands focused on the cruise industry, would be particularly impacted by visa restrictions and sanctions.

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In addition to using new technology to avoid collisions, he said there should be a review of "really tight schedules", which created "very, very hectic conditions" for seafarers.

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