aeronaut
/ɛroʊˈnɑːt/Definitions
1. noun
A person who travels by air, especially as a member of a crew on an airship or balloon.
“The team of aeronauts successfully landed their hot air balloon in the remote village.”
2. noun
An astronaut, especially when referring to the early days of space exploration.
“The aeronauts in the 1960s played a crucial role in the development of modern space travel.”
3. noun
A person who designs, builds, or operates aircraft or airships.
“The aeronaut was responsible for the maintenance and repair of the historic airship.”
4. noun
A person who travels through the air, especially in a fictional context.
“In the novel, the aeronaut soared through the skies on his magical flying machine.”