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ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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Named after the Portuguese explorer who sailed through the strait, Magallanes has beckoned seafarers and naturalists for centuries.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
The Philippines, China, Russia, Ukraine and Indonesia are the largest suppliers of the world’s seafarers, according to the most recent seafarer workforce breakdown report by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and BIMCO in 2021.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Like other seafarers he’s helped, many want to see the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
—Madeleine O'Neill, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
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
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
seafarer
noun
sea·far·er
ˈsē-ˌfar-ər
-ˌfer-
: a person who travels over the ocean : mariner
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