airmen
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/ˈɛərˌmɛn/
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/ˈeə.men/
(airman)
aviation personnel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airman' originates from English, combining 'air' and 'man', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'man' refers to a person.
Historical Evolution
'airman' was coined in the early 20th century to describe a person who operates an aircraft.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who flies aircraft', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/08 12:06