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crewman Synonyms
Another word for crewman
Choosing another word for crewman depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A member of the operating crew of a ship, aircraft, spacecraft, or other large vehicle, especially an enlisted person or subordinate below the rank of officer.
Usage Example
"Every crew member aboard the research vessel was trained in marine safety and emergency navigation."
Strongest
crew member
Strong
sailor
seaman
mariner
deckhand
Weak
airman
• noun (Context 2)
A member of a Competitive rowing team.
Usage Example
"The injured rower had to be replaced just two days before the collegiate regatta."
Strongest
rower
oarsman
Opposites of crewman
The opposite of crewman shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
passenger
captain
commander
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crewman. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crewman