noun
- Plural of lightkeeper; people responsible for operating and maintaining a lighthouse and its light.
Usage: Historical and maritime term; Also called lighthouse keepers
Examples
- The lightkeepers climbed the spiral stairs daily to tend the beacon.
- Experienced lightkeepers knew how to navigate treacherous coastal waters.
- The lightkeepers' logbooks recorded weather conditions and ship sightings.
- Many lightkeepers lived isolated lives on rocky islands.
- Modern technology has reduced the need for resident lightkeepers at most lighthouses.