Definition

A person who drives a bus and is responsible for transporting passengers.

Example

The busman greeted the passengers as they boarded the bus.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it's like to be a busman?

I imagine it must be a tough job, dealing with traffic all day.

Yeah, and they have to interact with so many different people.

True, I respect a busman for their patience and skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Busman → The word originates from the term 'bus' (short for omnibus, from Latin 'omnibus', meaning for all) and 'man' (meaning a person). A busman is a person who drives or operates a bus, serving the public.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bus' meaning for everyone and 'man' meaning a person — a busman is someone who drives a bus for the public.

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