sailor
|sail/or|
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/ˈseɪlər/
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/ˈseɪlə/
ship worker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sailor' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sailour', where 'sail' meant 'to travel by sea'.
Historical Evolution
'sailour' transformed into the modern English word 'sailor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who sails', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who works on a ship'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who works on a ship, especially one who is not an officer.
The sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35