Spacefarer: meaning, definitions and examples
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spacefarer
[ หspeษชsหfษrษr ]
exploration
A person who travels in outer space, especially as a member of a spacecraft crew.
Synonyms
astronaut, cosmonaut, space traveler.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| spacefarer |
This is a more poetic or literary term for someone who travels in space. It's not commonly used in technical or official contexts.
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| astronaut |
This is the most common term used in everyday conversation and official contexts, especially in the United States and by NASA.
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| cosmonaut |
This term is specifically used in Russia and other countries in the former Soviet Union. It has the same meaning as 'astronaut' but is culturally and geographically specific.
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| space traveler |
A general term suitable for describing anyone who travels in space, often used in philosophical, speculative, or very general discussions where the person's profession is not the focus.
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Examples of usage
- The spacefarer conducted experiments on the International Space Station.
- She dreamed of becoming a spacefarer and exploring distant planets.
- The spacefarer gazed in awe at the Earth from the spaceship.
- Spacefarers face many challenges during long-duration missions.
- Training is essential for aspiring spacefarers.
Translations
Translations of the word "spacefarer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น astronauta
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคคเคฐเคฟเคเฅเคท เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Astronaut
๐ฎ๐ฉ astronot
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัััะพะฝะฐะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ astronauta
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎๅฎ้ฃ่กๅฃซ (ใใกใ ใใฒใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท astronaute
๐ช๐ธ astronauta
๐น๐ท astronot
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ฃผ๋นํ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุฆุฏ ูุถุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ astronaut
๐ธ๐ฐ astronaut
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎ่ชๅ (yวhรกngyuรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ astronavt
๐ฎ๐ธ geimfari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัััะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแขแ แแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ astronavt
๐ฒ๐ฝ astronauta
Etymology
The term 'spacefarer' originated in the mid-20th century during the early years of space exploration. It reflects humanity's fascination with venturing beyond Earth's atmosphere and exploring the cosmos. As space travel technology advanced, the role of a spacefarer became synonymous with astronauts and cosmonauts who bravely journey into space to conduct research, experiments, and exploration.
See also: space, spacecraft, spacer, spaces, spaceship, spacing, spacious, spatial, spatially, workspace.