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aerialists

|aer-i-al-ists|

🇺🇸

/ˈɛriəlɪsts/

🇬🇧

/ˈeəriəlɪsts/

(aerialist)

air performer

Base Form	Plural
aerialist	aerialists

Etymology

Etymology Information

'aerialist' originates from the word 'aerial,' which comes from Latin 'aerius,' meaning 'pertaining to the air.'

Historical Evolution

'aerius' transformed into the French word 'aérien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerial' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'performer in the air.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a performer who specializes in acrobatic feats performed in the air, often on a trapeze or aerial silks.

The aerialists captivated the audience with their breathtaking performance.

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Last updated: 2025/05/18 09:06