Aviator: meaning, definitions and examples

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aviator

 

[ ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flying high

An aviator is a person who operates an aircraft.

Synonyms

airman, flyer, pilot

Examples of usage

  • The aviator performed a perfect landing.
  • She dreamed of becoming an aviator since childhood.
Context #2 | Noun

aviation industry

An aviator is a professional pilot who flies aircraft for a living.

Synonyms

airman, flyer, pilot

Examples of usage

  • The aviator has logged thousands of flight hours.
  • Many aviators work for commercial airlines.
Context #3 | Noun

historical context

An aviator refers to early pioneers of aviation, such as the Wright brothers.

Synonyms

innovator, pioneer, trailblazer

Examples of usage

  • The aviators of the past paved the way for modern aviation.
  • These aviators made significant contributions to the development of flight.

Translations

Translations of the word "aviator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aviador

🇮🇳 वैमानिक

🇩🇪 Flieger

🇮🇩 penerbang

🇺🇦 авіатор

🇵🇱 aviator

🇯🇵 飛行士

🇫🇷 aviateur

🇪🇸 aviador

🇹🇷 havacı

🇰🇷 비행사

🇸🇦 طيار

🇨🇿 letec

🇸🇰 letec

🇨🇳 飞行员

🇸🇮 letalec

🇮🇸 flugmaður

🇰🇿 ұшқыш

🇬🇪 ავიატორი

🇦🇿 aviator

🇲🇽 aviador

Etymology

The term 'aviator' originated in the early 20th century as aviation became a prominent field of interest. It is derived from the Latin word 'avis' meaning bird, reflecting the desire of humans to fly like birds. Aviators have played a crucial role in the advancement of aviation technology and exploration of the skies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,131, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.