
Sailor
Occupation Specific
Apply 'sailor' to someone who professionally operates or works on a sea vessel.

Her uncle has been a sailor for twenty years.
Naval Association
'Sailor' often implies a member of the navy but can refer to any crew member on a sea vessel.

The sailors saluted as the admiral boarded the ship.
Not Just Men
While traditionally male, 'sailor' includes all genders who work at sea.

She is a skilled sailor, navigating through storms.
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BuccaneerMarinerNavigatorSeafarerSeamanYacht
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