landlubber

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who lives and works on land
  2. noun an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage

Etymology

Extension (with land) of earlier lubber. Compare also landloper.

In classic literature

Synonyms

landsman, landman

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