lifer

Meaning

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 bird species seen for the first time by a birder who is keeping a list of all the species he or she has ever seen.

Synonyms

capital punishment

regular

death sentence

professional soldier

professional military

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlaɪfə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From life + -er.