aircraftwoman
|air-craft-wom-an|
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/ˈɛrˌkræftˌwʊmən/
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/ˈeəˌkrɑːftˌwʊmən/
female air force member
Etymology
'aircraftwoman' originates from the combination of 'aircraft' and 'woman', where 'aircraft' refers to any vehicle capable of atmospheric flight and 'woman' refers to an adult female human.
'aircraftwoman' was formed in the 20th century as women began to take on roles in the air force, reflecting the increasing gender inclusivity in military roles.
Initially, it simply referred to any female involved with aircraft, but it has evolved to specifically denote a female member of the air force.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female member of the air force, especially in the Royal Air Force (RAF).
The aircraftwoman was promoted to a higher rank after her exemplary service.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 16:51