Definitions
- Referring to a sailor from South Asia, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent. - Talking about a seafarer who worked on British ships during the colonial era. - Describing a sailor who worked as a crew member on a merchant ship.
- Referring to a person who works on a ship or boat. - Talking about a seafarer who navigates and operates a vessel. - Describing a person who is skilled in sailing and has experience working on ships.
List of Similarities
- 1Both lascar and sailor refer to people who work on ships or boats.
- 2Both are seafarers who have experience working on vessels.
- 3Both have skills related to navigation, operation, and maintenance of ships.
- 4Both have been historically important to the maritime industry.
- 5Both can be used to describe someone who is skilled in sailing.
What is the difference?
- 1History: Lascar has a historical association with British colonialism and the maritime industry during that time, while sailor has a broader historical context.
- 2Usage: Lascar is less commonly used in modern English compared to sailor.
- 3Connotation: Lascar can have a colonial connotation, while sailor is more neutral.
- 4Formality: Lascar is a more formal term than sailor.
Remember this!
Lascar and sailor are both words that refer to people who work on ships or boats. However, lascar specifically refers to sailors from South Asia, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, while sailor is a more general term. Additionally, lascar has a historical association with British colonialism and the maritime industry during that time, while sailor has a broader historical context. Lascar is also less commonly used in modern English compared to sailor.
