landman
landman · landmen
Someone who lives or works on land, as opposed to a seamanSomeone who lives or works on land, as opposed to a seaman.
US/lˈændmən/
Meaning
2 sensesSomeone who lives or works on land, as opposed to a seaman.
a male person who lives and works on land
In the United States, a person involved in determining, transferring, or managing mineral rights, to include oil (petroleum) and natural gas exploration, development, and production.
Forms
plural: landmenSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a male person who lives and works on land:landsman
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular