Onboarding etymology

English

English word onboarding comes from English landlubber, English on board

Etymology of onboarding

Detailed word origin of onboarding

Dictionary entry Language Definition
landlubber English (en) (nautical, pejorative) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.
on board English (en) (idiomatic) Agreeing or supporting.. (idiomatic) Joining in or participating.. On or in a means of transportation. On a vehicle or vessel; aboard.
onboarding English (en) (business) The process of bringing a new employee on board, incorporating training and orientation.

Words with the same origin as onboarding

Descendants of landlubber

landlubbing