What is another word for shipboard soldier?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪpbɔːd sˈə͡ʊld͡ʒə] (IPA) 
A shipboard soldier is someone who works on a ship or boat and serves in the military. There are various synonyms for this term, including sailor, seaman, marine, naval officer, naval service member, and crewman. A sailor is someone who is trained to operate a ship's rigging and is responsible for its maintenance. A seaman is a person who works on a ship or boat, especially as a member of the crew. A marine is a member of the naval infantry, who is trained to operate on land and at sea. A naval officer is an officer of a navy or maritime service, especially one who is trained in naval warfare. Naval service member is a term used for anyone who serves in the navy. And crewman is a general term for any member of a ship's crew, regardless of the specific job they do.
