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sailors

 

[ ˈseɪlərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

maritime workers

Sailors are individuals who work on ships, primarily engaged in the operation and navigation of the vessel. They play essential roles in ensuring the safety and functionality of the ship during voyages on oceans, seas, and other waterways.

Synonyms

crew member, deckhand, mariner, seaman

Examples of usage

  • The sailors worked tirelessly to prepare the ship for departure.
  • Many sailors spend months at sea before returning home.
  • Sailors are trained in various skills, including navigation and first aid.

Translations

Translations of the word "sailors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marinheiros

🇮🇳 नाविक

🇩🇪 Seemänner

🇮🇩 pelaut

🇺🇦 моряки

🇵🇱 marynarze

🇯🇵 船員

🇫🇷 marins

🇪🇸 marineros

🇹🇷 denizciler

🇰🇷 선원

🇸🇦 بحارة

🇨🇿 námořníci

🇸🇰 námorníci

🇨🇳 水手

🇸🇮 mornarji

🇮🇸 sjómenn

🇰🇿 теңізшілер

🇬🇪 მეზღვაურები

🇦🇿 dənizçilər

🇲🇽 marineros

Etymology

The word 'sailor' comes from the Old French term 'saileor', derived from 'sail' and related to the Latin word 'saliare', which means 'to leap'. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to refer specifically to those who operate and navigate boats and larger vessels. In historical contexts, sailors were often romanticized figures, representing adventure, exploration, and the hardships of life at sea. As maritime trade expanded, the role of sailors became vital for commerce, leading to the establishment of naval traditions and the development of specific maritime laws. Today, sailors continue to be integral to the maritime industry, involved in various sectors from commercial shipping to naval defense.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,292 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.