noun
- plural of landsman: people who live or work on land, especially as opposed to sailors
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The experienced sailors looked down on the landsmen who had never been to sea.
- Many landsmen found it difficult to adjust to life aboard the ship.
- The captain preferred hiring seasoned sailors over inexperienced landsmen.
- During the voyage, the landsmen struggled with seasickness.
- The crew consisted of both veteran seamen and eager landsmen.
- Landsmen often underestimate the challenges of maritime life.