airwayman
|air-way-man|
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/ˈɛrˌweɪmən/
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/ˈeəˌweɪmən/
aviation worker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airwayman' originates from 'airway' and 'man', where 'airway' refers to a route or path used by aircraft, and 'man' refers to a person involved in a specific activity.
Historical Evolution
'airway' combined with 'man' to form 'airwayman', a term used in aviation contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any person involved in airways, but now it is more specific to aviation roles.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who works in the maintenance or operation of airways, particularly in aviation.
The airwayman ensured that all the navigation systems were functioning correctly.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/09 04:06