Ferryman: meaning, definitions and examples
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ferryman
[ ˈfɛriˌmən ]
transportation
A person who operates a ferry, typically transporting passengers, vehicles, or goods across a body of water.
Synonyms
boatman, ferry captain, ferry operator
Examples of usage
- The ferryman guided the boat across the river.
- The ferryman collected the fare from each passenger.
- The ferryman helped unload the vehicles from the ferry.
mythology
In Greek mythology, the ferryman Charon is said to carry the souls of the dead across the river Styx into the underworld.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Charon is often depicted as a grim figure ferrying the deceased souls.
Translations
Translations of the word "ferryman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barqueiro
🇮🇳 मल्लाह
🇩🇪 Fährmann
🇮🇩 tukang perahu
🇺🇦 перевізник
🇵🇱 przewoźnik
🇯🇵 渡し守 (わたしもり)
🇫🇷 passeur
🇪🇸 barquero
🇹🇷 kayıkçı
🇰🇷 나룻배 사공
🇸🇦 عبّار
🇨🇿 převozník
🇸🇰 prevozník
🇨🇳 摆渡人
🇸🇮 čolnar
🇮🇸 ferjumaður
🇰🇿 қайықшы
🇬🇪 გადამყვანი
🇦🇿 qayıkçı
🇲🇽 barquero
Word origin
The word 'ferryman' dates back to the 14th century, derived from the Middle English 'feryman' which means 'one who operates a ferry'. The concept of ferrying people across bodies of water has been essential throughout history, and ferryman have played a crucial role in transportation. In mythology, the figure of Charon as the ferryman of the dead has been a prominent symbol in various cultures, representing the journey from life to death.