merchant seamanglossary / merchant seaman A sailor employed by a private vessel, as distinguished from one employed in public or military service. [Cases: Seamen 2. C.J.S. Seamen §§ 2–3, 155.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Fang,毕业于美国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与主权及机构投资有关的法律文件。