Traditionally, many professions have been known by terms ending in -man, presumably because they have often been overwhelmingly performed by men in the past. There are probably others but ones I can think of off the top of my head include:
- Fisherman
- Postman
- Fireman
- Policeman
- Ombudsman
- Barman
- Cameraman
- Chairman
- Linesman
Which of these have become acceptable to use for both men and women? Which have different, gender-neutral terms which are now widely used? I know that policemen are now more commonly known as police officers but I'm not aware of any gender-neutral options for the others.
I'm primarily asking in a UK context but usage from other countries would be welcome too.