noun

landsman

Landsman (noun) means a person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.

noun

A person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.

A person who negotiates leases, contracts and other business deals between producers and landowners.

A fellow Jew who comes from the same district or town, especially in Eastern Europe.

Someone of a similar heritage or belief system.

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Etymology

From land + -s- + man. In meanings 3 and 4, influenced by Yiddish לאַנדסמאַן (landsman). Compare also German Landsmann, Norwegian landsmann. Doublet of lantzman.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of landsman?

"landsman" (noun) means a person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.

What are the different meanings of landsman?

"landsman" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats; 2. A person who negotiates leases, contracts and other business deals between producers and landowners; 3. A fellow Jew who comes from the same district or town, especially in Eastern Europe.