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lifer

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfə(ɹ)/

The English word “lifer” has 4 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From life + -er.

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