oilman

• Substantiv für eine Person, die Erdölquellen besitzt oder betreibt, oder für einen Arbeiter, der in der Erdölförderung oder im Erdölhandel tätig ist.

A noun referring to a person who owns or operates oil wells, or a worker involved in the production or sale of petroleum.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Oil well owner or operatorB2formalbusiness

   A person who owns or manages oil wells and related extraction operations.

   Erdölunternehmer

   • The oilman invested heavily in new drilling technology.
   • As an experienced oilman, he knew the best locations for extraction.
   • The oilman's company expanded operations overseas.

   Synonymewildcatter

2. Petroleum worker or sellerB2formalbusiness

   A worker involved in the production, refining, or sale of petroleum products.

   Erdölarbeiter

   • The oilman delivered fuel to the local gas station.
   • He worked as an oilman on an offshore rig for ten years.
   • The oilman negotiated a new contract for crude oil supply.