crewman
|crew/man|
B2
/ˈkruːmən/
crew member
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crewman' originates from the combination of 'crew' and 'man', where 'crew' refers to a group of people working together, and 'man' refers to an individual.
Historical Evolution
'crewman' evolved from the Old English word 'crēo' meaning 'group' and 'mann' meaning 'person', eventually forming the modern English word 'crewman'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a man who is part of a crew', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a crew, especially on a ship or aircraft.
The crewman was responsible for maintaining the ship's engine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/27 00:06