landman
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See also: Landman
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Noun[edit]
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.
Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle Dutch lantman. Equivalent to land + man.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
landman m (plural landmannen, diminutive landmannetje n)
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