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Seaman

usgb/ˈsiːmən/Volume
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Occupational TermPlay
Used for individuals with specific duties aboard ships, not passengers. SlideEvery seaman has his own set of tasks on a vessel.
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Not Always NavalPlay
'Seaman' applies to commercial and fishing industry workers, not just navy. SlideHe worked as a seaman on a cargo ship.
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Gender NeutralPlay
While historically male, 'seaman' can refer to any gender in modern contexts. SlideThe young woman was a skilled seaman aboard the ocean liner.