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ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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The club is replete with oil paintings of many of Britain’s most important seafarers and each year hosts Cowes Race Week, the country’s sailing equivalent to Wimbledon.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Also, when these seafarers are out at sea, they are really isolated.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
In previous interviews with other media outlets and in Synergy’s own newsletters, Unni has described himself as a seafarer at heart.
—USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
At the center of the C lies an atrium with floating stars and a lift without walls that allows seafarers to navigate decks in a novel fashion.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
sea + fare entry 1 + -er entry 2
First Known Use
1513, in the meaning defined above
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“Seafarer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafarer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
seafarer
noun
sea·far·er
ˈsē-ˌfar-ər
-ˌfer-
: a person who travels over the ocean : mariner
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