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landsman

The correct spelling is landsman.

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noun

Say it like: Lan-dsm-an

The correct spelling is landsman. The opposite of a seaman. A person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.

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noun

  1. 1.The opposite of a seaman. A person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.
  2. 2.(oil and gas industry) A person who negotiates leases, contracts and other business deals between producers and landowners.
  3. 3.A fellow Jew who comes from the same district or town, especially in Eastern Europe
  4. 4.Someone of a similar heritage or belief system
  5. 5.A military rank given to naval recruits

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