aircrewman
|air-crew-man|
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/ˈɛrˌkruːmən/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌkruːmən/
aviation crew member
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aircrewman' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'crewman', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'crewman' refers to a member of a crew.
Historical Evolution
'aircrewman' evolved from the term 'crewman' with the prefix 'air' added to specify the context of aviation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a member of a crew in aviation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of an aircrew, responsible for various tasks during a flight.
The aircrewman ensured all safety protocols were followed during the flight.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/07 17:21