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Betty,知名法学院国际金融法专业,擅长翻译各类与并购业务相关的法律文件。