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



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