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Indiaman
An East India Company trading ship
Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪəmən/
Meaning
A large merchant ship that carried trade between Britain and India for the East India Company.
Example
The Indiaman returned to Britain with a cargo from India.
The Indiaman returned to Britain with a cargo from India.
Practice tips
- Practice Indiaman out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.