aerophoto
|aero-photo|
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/ˈɛroʊˌfoʊtoʊ/
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/ˈeərəʊˌfəʊtəʊ/
air photograph
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophoto' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'photo' meaning 'light' or 'photograph'.
Historical Evolution
'aero' combined with 'photo' in the early 20th century to form the modern English word 'aerophoto'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a photograph taken from the air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a photograph taken from an aircraft or satellite.
The survey team used aerophotos to map the terrain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 11:06