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ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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Landi and the two remaining seafarers were not so lucky.
—Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The volunteers met seafarers from India, the Philippines, Turkey and elsewhere, said Ricard Rodríguez-Martos, a Catholic deacon and former merchant marine captain who leads Stella Maris in this major Mediterranean harbor.
—Jalal Bwaitel, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Located approximately 16 feet below the water’s edge, the observation room allows seafarers to fully appreciate marine wonders without getting their hair wet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
Polynesian seafarers The finding is not totally surprising.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 14 Sep. 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 18 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
seafarer
noun
sea·far·er
ˈsē-ˌfar-ər
-ˌfer-
: a person who travels over the ocean : mariner
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