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aviation-enthusiast

|a-vi-a-tion-en-thusi-ast|

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/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən ɪnˈθjuːziæst/

passionate about aviation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aviation' originates from the Latin word 'aviatio,' which means 'flight,' and 'enthusiast' comes from the Greek word 'enthousiasmos,' meaning 'inspiration or possession by a god.'

Historical Evolution

'Aviation' evolved from the French word 'aviation,' and 'enthusiast' from the Middle English 'enthusiast,' which was derived from the Greek 'enthousiastēs.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'aviation' referred to the act of flying, while 'enthusiast' meant someone inspired by divine influence. Over time, 'aviation-enthusiast' came to mean someone passionate about flying and aircraft.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who is very interested in and passionate about aviation.

John is an aviation-enthusiast who spends his weekends at the local airfield.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/08 00:42