English Explanatory Dictionary

lifer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A prisoner sentenced to life in prison.
  2. A prisoner sentenced to transportation for life.
  3. A person with a singular career path, especially in the military.
  4. A species seen for the first time by a birder or other naturalist who is keeping a list of all the species they have seen.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪfə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lifer.wav

Word forms

lifer lifers

Etymology

From life + -er.

Synonyms

life bird

Related words

life list

Derived words

nonlifer
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