starfarer

English

Etymology

Compound of star +‎ farer.

Noun

starfarer (plural starfarers)

1. (science fiction) Someone who travels between stars.
   • 2017, Christopher L. Bennett, Patterns of Interference, New York, N.Y. […]: Pocket Books, →ISBN, pages 150–151:

     In many ways, it was lucky for starfarers that the same basic DNA code and biochemistry had been found on placets all over the known galaxy, for it meant that habitable environments and edible foods were easy to find.

Related terms

• starfaring

 

References

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “starfarer, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.