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Jeffrey,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与建设工程诉讼有关的法律文件。