Antarctic slang for a member of the cargo crew — the logistics and supply workers who handle the freight operations supporting Antarctic research stations. The '-oid' suffix has a mildly affectionate or teasing quality in this specialized jargon, distinguishing cargo workers from scientists, mechanics, and other station personnel. Part of the rich occupational vocabulary that develops in isolated communities.
The cargoids had the supply containers unloaded and sorted before the scientists even finished their briefing.
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(Antarctica, slang) A member of the cargo crew.
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