airwoman
|air-wom-an|
B2
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/ˈɛrˌwʊmən/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌwʊmən/
female pilot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airwoman' originates from the English words 'air' and 'woman', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'woman' refers to an adult female human.
Historical Evolution
'airwoman' was formed by combining 'air' and 'woman' to specifically denote a female involved in aviation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a woman involved in aviation', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/09 06:06