Aeronaut
//ˈɛɹəˌnɔt// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who travels through the air in an airship or balloon.
""Well, what is it that he does that I don't do? Just say the word, - teetotal, vegetarian, aeronaut, theosophist, superman.""
- 2 someone who operates an aircraft wordnet
Example
More examples"Well, what is it that he does that I don't do? Just say the word—teetotal, vegetarian, aeronaut, Theosophist, Superman—I'll have a try at it, Gladys, if you will only give me an idea what would please you."
Etymology
From aero- + -naut, from the French aéronaute; compare the Italian aeronauta.
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