aeronaut

See also: aëronaut

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɛəɹəˌnɔːt/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɛɹəˌnɔt/, (especially caught-cot merged) IPA(key): /ˈɛɹəˌnɑt/

Noun

aeronaut (plural aeronauts)

  1. One who glides through the air in an airship or balloon
  2. balloonist
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