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crewmember

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈkɹuːmɛmbə/
  • US: /ˈkɹuːmɛmbɚ/
  • rhymes with -ɛmbə(ɹ)

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noun

Meaning 1

A member of a crew.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The crewmembers held an emergency meeting in their cabin.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crewperson

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From crew + member.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: membre d'équipage — member of a crew
  • German: Crewmitglied — member of a crew
  • German: Besatzungsmitglied — member of a crew
  • Irish: fear foirne — member of a crew