Meaning & use
Seafarers
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People who travel or work at sea, especially sailors.
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The museum honors seafarers who braved the Atlantic crossing in the 1800s.
Modern seafarers rely on satellite navigation rather than the stars.
A note on using this word
Combines "sea" with the Old English-rooted "farer," meaning "one who travels."
Words with a similar meaning
sailorsmariners
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