navigator — a person who navigates a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who navigates a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnævɪɡeɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy's navigator told him to turn left into a lake.
- She worked as a navigator on commercial flights for fifteen years.
- My phone's navigator is so outdated, it still thinks I'm driving a horse carriage.
navigator
NOUN[/ˈnævɪɡeɪtər/]
a person who navigates a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport
Navigator plotting the ship's safe course
The navigator and alligator sail up in the elevator!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin navigatus, the past participle of navigare. The term combines navis (ship) and agere (to drive, to lead), literally meaning 'one who steers or operates a ship'. Originally denoted a skilled sailor or helmsman in classical maritime contexts.
Breakdown
navis (ship) + agere (to drive, to lead) + -ator (one who does, agent suffix), forming 'one who navigates or steers a vessel'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy's navigator told him to turn left into a lake.”
“She worked as a navigator on commercial flights for fifteen years.”
“My phone's navigator is so outdated, it still thinks I'm driving a horse carriage.”
“The navigator carefully studied the stars to determine their position.”
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