Definitions
- Referring to a person who works on a ship or boat, especially as a sailor. - Talking about someone who is experienced in sailing and navigation. - Describing someone who spends a lot of time at sea or on the water.
- Referring to a person who plans and directs the course of a ship or aircraft. - Talking about someone who is skilled in finding their way through unfamiliar territory. - Describing someone who uses maps, charts, and instruments to determine their location and course.
List of Similarities
- 1Both mariner and navigator involve working with ships or boats.
- 2Both require knowledge of navigation and direction.
- 3Both can be used to describe someone with experience and skill in their field.
- 4Both are associated with travel and exploration.
- 5Both can be used to describe someone who spends a lot of time on the water or at sea.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Mariner emphasizes working on a ship or boat, while navigator focuses on directing its course.
- 2Responsibility: Navigator has more responsibility for the safety and direction of the vessel than mariner.
- 3Tools: Navigator relies more on maps, charts, and instruments, while mariner may use their experience and intuition.
- 4Scope: Navigator can be used to describe someone who works with aircraft as well as ships, while mariner is specific to ships and boats.
- 5Connotation: Mariner has a more traditional and historical connotation, while navigator is more modern and technical.
Remember this!
Mariner and navigator are both words that describe people who work with ships or boats and have knowledge of navigation. However, mariner emphasizes working on a ship or boat, while navigator focuses on directing its course. A navigator has more responsibility for the safety and direction of the vessel than a mariner, and relies more on maps, charts, and instruments. While mariner has a more traditional and historical connotation, navigator is more modern and technical.
