landman en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lendʰ- Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Germanic *landą Proto-West Germanic *land Old English land Middle English lond English land Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English landman From land + -man.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| landmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| landsman | alternative | lexicographic |