aeronaut
|aer-o-naut|
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🇺🇸
/ˈɛrəˌnɔt/
🇬🇧
/ˈeərəˌnɔːt/
air traveler
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeronaut' originates from French, specifically the word 'aéronaute,' where 'aéro-' meant 'air' and 'naute' meant 'sailor.'
Historical Evolution
'aéronaute' transformed into the English word 'aeronaut' in the 18th century, maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'air sailor,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who operates or travels in an airship or balloon.
The aeronaut skillfully navigated the hot air balloon through the sky.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 00:51