Seafaring: meaning, definitions and examples

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seafaring

 

[ ˈsiːˌfɛrɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional activity

The profession or activity of navigating or working at sea.

Synonyms

maritime, navigation, sailing

Examples of usage

  • His family had a long history of seafaring, with many generations of sailors.
  • She joined the seafaring industry after completing her maritime studies.
Context #2 | Noun

journey by sea

A journey by sea.

Synonyms

cruise, sail, voyage

Examples of usage

  • Their seafaring across the Atlantic Ocean was filled with exciting adventures.
  • The seafaring to the remote island took several days.

Translations

Translations of the word "seafaring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegação

🇮🇳 समुद्री यात्रा

🇩🇪 Seefahrt

🇮🇩 pelayaran

🇺🇦 мореплавство

🇵🇱 żegluga

🇯🇵 航海

🇫🇷 navigation maritime

🇪🇸 navegación marítima

🇹🇷 denizcilik

🇰🇷 항해

🇸🇦 الملاحة البحرية

🇨🇿 plavba

🇸🇰 plavba

🇨🇳 航海

🇸🇮 pomorstvo

🇮🇸 siglingar

🇰🇿 теңізде жүзу

🇬🇪 ზღვაოსნობა

🇦🇿 dənizçilik

🇲🇽 navegación marítima

Word origin

The term 'seafaring' originated from the combination of 'sea' and 'faring,' where 'faring' refers to the act of traveling or moving. Seafaring has been a fundamental aspect of human history, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Phoenicians and the Greeks, who were known for their maritime skills and seafaring expeditions. Over time, seafaring evolved with advancements in navigation technology and shipbuilding, leading to the exploration and colonization of distant lands. Today, seafaring continues to play a crucial role in global trade, transportation, and adventure.