# lifer

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlaɪfə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #55,557

## Definitions
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lifer