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landsman

/ˈlændzmən/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"Despite his family's long history of seafaring, John was a landsman at heart, preferring the stability of solid ground to the rocking of a ship. "
person nautical

Related Words

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designated verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/ /ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtɪd/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

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preferring verb

/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/ /priˈfɜːrɪŋ/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

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programmers noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌɡræmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæməz/

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

"Programmers at the software company are working on a new app for smartphones. "

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negotiates verb

/nəˈɡoʊʃieɪts/ /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪts/

To confer with others in order to come to terms or reach an agreement.

"The union negotiates with the company for better salaries and benefits. "

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uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

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stability noun

/stəˈbɪlɪti/

The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

"The political stability in the country allowed the students to focus on their studies. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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seafaring adjective

/ˈsiːˌfeərɪŋ/ /ˈsiːˌferɪŋ/

Living one's life at sea.

"My grandfather had a seafaring life, working on ships for over forty years. "

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producers noun

/prəˈduːsərz/ /proʊˈduːsərz/

An individual or organization that creates goods and services.

"The local farmers are important producers of fresh vegetables for our town. "

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completing verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."

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contracts noun

/ˈkɒntræktʃ/ /kənˈtrækts/

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

"Marriage is a contract."

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landowners noun

/ˈlændˌoʊnərz/ /ˈlændˌoʊnərs/

A person who owns land.

"The landowners near the city often sell their produce at the farmers' market. "