Copilot

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A backup or assistant pilot of an aircraft.
  2. 2
    a relief pilot on an airplane wordnet
  3. 3
    An assistant, especially one that uses artificial intelligence.
Verb
  1. 1
    To serve as relief or assistant pilot.

Synonyms

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aeronautairmanastronautbarnstormcaptaincloud seeder

Example

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"All the passengers died, but the pilot and copilot survived."

Etymology

From co- + pilot.

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