aircraftswoman
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/ˈɛrˌkræftsˌwʊmən/
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/ˈeəˌkrɑːftsˌwʊmən/
female air force member
Etymology
'aircraftswoman' originates from the combination of 'aircraft' and 'woman', where 'aircraft' refers to any vehicle capable of atmospheric flight and 'woman' denotes a female individual.
'aircraftswoman' was formed in the 20th century as women began to take on roles in the air force, evolving from the term 'aircraftsman'.
Initially, it referred to any female involved with aircraft operations, but now it specifically denotes a female member of the air force.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female member of the air force, especially in a non-commissioned rank.
The aircraftswoman was promoted to a higher rank after her exemplary service.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 16:21