Spaceman: meaning, definitions and examples
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spaceman
[ หspeษชsหmรฆn ]
space exploration
A spaceman is an individual trained for space travel, typically referring to a male astronaut. Spacemen are responsible for operating spacecraft and conducting scientific research in outer space. They undergo rigorous training in various fields, including physics, engineering, and physical fitness, to prepare for the challenges of space missions. The term is often considered somewhat dated, as the field has become more inclusive, with the usage of 'astronaut' being more common now.
Synonyms
astronaut, cosmonaut, space traveler.
Examples of usage
- The spaceman performed an important experiment during the mission.
- He dreamed of becoming a spaceman since childhood.
- The spacemen are trained to handle emergencies in space.
Translations
Translations of the word "spaceman" in other languages:
๐ต๐น astronauta
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคคเคฐเคฟเคเฅเคท เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Astronaut
๐ฎ๐ฉ astronot
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะผะพะฝะฐะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ astronauta
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎๅฎ้ฃ่กๅฃซ
๐ซ๐ท astronaute
๐ช๐ธ astronauta
๐น๐ท astronot
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ฃผ๋นํ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุฆุฏ ูุถุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ astronaut
๐ธ๐ฐ astronaut
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎ่ชๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ astronavt
๐ฎ๐ธ geimfari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัััะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแะพะฝะฐะฒแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ astronavt
๐ฒ๐ฝ astronauta
Etymology
The term 'spaceman' originated in the mid-20th century as human beings began to venture into outer space. The space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s, popularized the term as both nations sent astronauts, known as spacemen, into orbit and beyond. The word 'space' refers to the vast, seemingly infinite expanse beyond the Earth's atmosphere, while 'man' derives from Old English 'mann', meaning human being. Initially, the term was gender-specific, referring primarily to male astronauts, but as the involvement of women in space exploration grew, the more neutral term 'astronaut' became the standard. The emergence of terms like 'cosmonaut' (used in Russia) and 'taikonaut' (used in China) further diversified the language surrounding space travel, but 'spaceman' remains a culturally significant term encapsulating the excitement of early space exploration.