noun

seafarer

Seafarer (noun) means someone whose occupation is operating a ship or boat at sea, for either civilian or military purposes.

noun

Someone whose occupation is operating a ship or boat at sea, for either civilian or military purposes.

Anyone who travels by sea.

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Etymology

From Middle English *se-farere (suggested by se-farende, sa farinde (“sea-faring”)) equivalent to sea + farer (“traveler”) and to seafare + -er. Cognate with Middle Dutch seevarer, whence Modern Dutch zeevaarder (“seafarer”), West Frisian seefarder (“seafarer”), German Seefahrer (“seafarer”), Swedish sjöfarare (“seafarer”).

Rhymes for seafarer

parer carer bearer nearer wearer clearer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of seafarer?

"seafarer" (noun) means someone whose occupation is operating a ship or boat at sea, for either civilian or military purposes.

What are the different meanings of seafarer?

"seafarer" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone whose occupation is operating a ship or boat at sea, for either civilian or military purposes; 2. Anyone who travels by sea.