What does "aviator" mean?

An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

What is a synonym for "aviator"?

Common synonyms include: flyer, flier, aeronaut, aeronautical, airman, airmen.

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Noun

1
An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.
"Ruth Elder was known for her beauty and acting, but her real dream was to become the female version of transatlantic aviator Charles Lindbergh."
2
someone who operates an aircraft wordnet
3
An experimenter in aviation. obsolete
4
A flying machine. obsolete

"He tells everyone his dad is an aviator."

Borrowed from French aviateur.