Aviatrix: meaning, definitions and examples

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aviatrix

 

[ ˈæv.i.eɪ.trɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

female pilot

A female pilot, particularly one who flies military or commercial aircraft. The term was popularized in the early 20th century when women began to enter the aviation field in significant numbers.

Synonyms

aviator, female pilot, woman pilot.

Examples of usage

  • She aspired to become an aviatrix after attending a flight school.
  • The aviatrix flew solo across the Atlantic, breaking records.
  • Many famous aviatrices influenced generations of women in aviation.
  • The event celebrated the achievements of female aviators, highlighting the contributions of many aviatrix.
  • An aviatrix can be seen as a pioneer in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Translations

Translations of the word "aviatrix" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aviadora

🇮🇳 एविएट्रिक्स

🇩🇪 Flugzeugführerin

🇮🇩 penerbang wanita

🇺🇦 авіатриса

🇵🇱 aviatrix

🇯🇵 女パイロット

🇫🇷 aviatrice

🇪🇸 aviatriz

🇹🇷 aviatrix

🇰🇷 여성 비행사

🇸🇦 طيارة

🇨🇿 aviatrix

🇸🇰 aviatrix

🇨🇳 女飞行员

🇸🇮 aviatrix

🇮🇸 aviatrix

🇰🇿 авиаторка

🇬🇪 ავიატრიკა

🇦🇿 aviatriç

🇲🇽 aviatriz

Etymology

The term 'aviatrix' is derived from the Latin word 'avis', meaning 'bird', combined with the suffix '-trix', which denotes a female agent. The word emerged in the early 20th century during an era when women began breaking barriers in aviation. Notably, aviatrixes like Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman became pioneering figures, inspiring many women to pursue careers in flying. The increased presence of women in aviation led to the creation of various organizations and events celebrating female pilots. Although the term is less commonly used today, it encapsulates a significant historical movement towards gender equality in the field of aviation and serves as a reminder of the contributions women have made to the industry.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,326, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.