Definition of landsman Landsman

/læˈndzmʌn/ - [landzmun] - lands•man

We found 9 definitions of landsman from 4 different sources.

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What does landsman mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

landsman - an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage
  landlubber, lubber
  tiro, tyro, beginner, novice, initiate someone new to a field or activity
landsman - a person who lives and works on land
  landlubber, landman
  dweller, habitant, inhabitant, denizen, indweller a person who inhabits a particular place
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • landsman (Noun)
    The opposite of a seaman. A person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.
  • landsman (Noun)
    A fellow Jew who comes from the same district or town, especially in Eastern Europe.
  • landsman (Noun)
    Someone of a similar heritage or belief system.
  • landsman (Noun)
    A military rank given to naval recruits.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • landsman (n.)
    One who lives on the land; -- opposed to seaman.
  • landsman (n.)
    A sailor on his first voyage.

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