Landsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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landsman

 

[ หˆlรฆndzหŒmรฆn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fellow countryman

A landsman is someone who is not a sailor or someone who lives on land rather than at sea. This term is often used to refer to people from the same country or region, especially in the context of shared cultural or national identity. It can also mean a person who is inexperienced in a particular field, contrasting with those who are seasoned or skilled. Traditionally, the term was frequently used among sailors to refer to those who stay ashore while they embark on voyages. This usage highlights the distinction between maritime and terrestrial lifestyles.

Synonyms

countryman, fellow citizen, land dweller, non-sailor.

Examples of usage

  • As a landsman, I had little experience with maritime life.
  • The landsman connected with his roots during the cultural festival.
  • She felt like a landsman in the field of technology despite her efforts.
  • The community of landsmen supported the local fishermen.

Translations

Translations of the word "landsman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compatriota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เคถเคตเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Landsmann

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sesama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะตะผะปัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rodak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ่ƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compatriote

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compatriota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hemลŸehri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™ํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุงุทู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krajan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rodรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒไนก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rojak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ landsvinur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ะฐะฝะดะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™tษ™ndaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compatriota

Etymology

The word 'landsman' is derived from the Middle English term 'landsman', which can be traced back to the Old Norse 'landmaรฐr', meaning 'land man'. The term 'land' refers to the solid surface of the earth, while 'man' indicates a human being. Over centuries, the connotation of the word evolved, being used particularly in maritime contexts to differentiate those who stayed on land from sailors who embarked on sea voyages. As seafaring became more prevalent, especially during the Age of Exploration, the term started appearing in literature and common parlance, capturing the essence of land-based life versus life at sea. In its modern usage, 'landsman' can also refer to someone with limited knowledge or experience in a specific field, maintaining a subtle connection to the idea of remaining grounded or uninvolved in specialized practices.