aeroplanist
|aero-plan-ist|
C1
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/ˈɛrəˌpleɪnɪst/
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/ˈeərəʊˌpleɪnɪst/
aircraft operator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroplanist' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'planist' derived from 'plane,' referring to an aircraft.
Historical Evolution
'aeroplanist' evolved from the early 20th-century term 'aeroplane,' which was used to describe powered flying machines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who flies an aeroplane,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/20 12:36