crewman
UK: ˈkruːmən | US: ˈkruːmən
n. a member of a crew, especially on a ship or aircraft
n. a worker or team member in a specific operational group
The word "crewman" combines "crew," derived from Old French "creue" (meaning "an increase" or "recruited group"), which evolved to refer to a team of workers, and "man," from Old English "mann" (meaning "person"). The term emerged in the 19th century to specify an individual within a collective workforce, particularly in maritime or aviation contexts. The morphemes reflect a straightforward compounding of two English words, emphasizing role and identity.
The crewman checked the safety equipment before takeoff.
Each crewman has specific duties during the voyage.
The experienced crewman trained the new recruits.
A crewman reported a leak in the engine room.
The airline honored the retiring crewman for his decades of service.