navy sailor

Maritime military servicemember

A navy sailor is a member of a naval military force, serving aboard ships or at shore installations.

The term distinguishes from sailors in civilian or commercial maritime roles: Her son is a navy sailor stationed in San Diego.

Often shortened to just sailor when military context is clear.

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Armed forces member

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military vs. civilian status

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Non-military person

noncombatant · private citizen · conscientious objector · pacifist · merchant sailor

maritime role

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Crew on trading ships

merchant mariner · yacht crew · longshoreman · landlubber

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