LANDMAN
landlubber, landsman, landman
(noun) a person who lives and works on land
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
landman (plural landmen)
Someone who lives or works on land, as opposed to a seaman.
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.
Proper noun
Landman (plural Landmans)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Landman is the 13184th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2319 individuals. Landman is most common among White (93.45%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Land"man, n.; pl. Landmen (.
1. A man who lives or serves on land; -- opposed to seaman.
2. (Eng.)
Definition: An occupier of land. Cowell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition