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Difference between Groundsman and Landsman

groundsman—(also: groundskeeper) a man who maintains a playing field or the grounds of a property:

  • The recent drought has meant a lot of extra work for our groundsman but he’s coped admirably and the park is looking well.

landsman—(also: landman)

1. a person who lives and works on land (as opposed to seaman):

  • He viewed the sea either as a landsman from the shore or, like a landsman turned sailor, amidst waves that roll and winds that blow.

2. (Petroleum Industry) land consultant responsible for obtaining permission to drill an oil well, build a pipeline, etc.:

  • Her husband took a job as a landsman with an oil company, and they moved to Williston.