|
WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!
Definitions from WordNet
Noun landsman has 2 senses
- landlubber, landsman, landman - a person who lives and works on land
--1 is a kind of inhabitant, dweller, denizen, indweller
- landlubber, lubber, landsman - an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage
--2 is a kind of novice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiate
|
Definitions from the Web
Landsman
Noun:
- A person who lives or was born in the same area or country as another; a compatriot or fellow countryman.
- A fellow member of the same profession, trade, or religious group.
- Historically, a Jew from Eastern Europe, especially when regarded as a rustic or unsophisticated person.
Sample Sentences:
- He became close friends with his landsman from the small town where he grew up.
- The conference provided an opportunity for landsmen to network and exchange ideas.
- In his novel, the author portrays the landsman as a naive and endearing character.
Related Products on Amazon:
- Compatriot
- Fellow Countryman
- Professional Networking
- Faith Community
|