plural seamen
1
: an experienced sailor
2
: a sailor in the U.S. or British Navy or the U.S. Coast Guard who is not an officer
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“Seaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/seaman. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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