aeronauts
|aero-nauts|
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/ˈɛrəˌnɔts/
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/ˈeərəˌnɔːts/
(aeronaut)
air traveler
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeronaut' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aeronautēs,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'nautēs' meant 'sailor.'
Historical Evolution
'aeronautēs' transformed into the French word 'aéronaute,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeronaut' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sailor of the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'individuals who travel in airships or balloons.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who travel in airships or balloons.
The aeronauts prepared for their journey across the Atlantic.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 02:21