English Explanatory Dictionary

aeronaut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who travels through the air in an airship or balloon.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛəɹəˌnɔːt/ /ˈɛɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈɛɹəˌnɑt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aeronaut.wav

Word forms

aeronaut aeronauts aëronaut

Etymology

From aero- + -naut, from the French aéronaute; compare the Italian aeronauta.

Related words

aeronautic aeronautical aeronautics astronaut

Derived words

aeronautism
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