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- [koz-muh-nawt, -not]
- /ˈkɒz məˌnɔt, -ˌnɒt/
- /ˈkɒz.mə.nɔːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koz-muh-nawt, -not]
- /ˈkɒz məˌnɔt, -ˌnɒt/
Definitions of cosmonaut word
- countable noun cosmonaut A cosmonaut is an astronaut from the former Soviet Union. 3
- noun cosmonaut an astronaut, esp in the former Soviet Union 3
- noun cosmonaut a Soviet or Russian astronaut 3
- noun cosmonaut a Russian or Soviet astronaut. 1
- noun cosmonaut A Russian astronaut. 1
- noun cosmonaut Russian astronaut 1
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Origin of cosmonaut
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; cosmo- + (aero)naut, representing Russian kosmonávt
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Parts of speech for Cosmonaut
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cosmonaut popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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cosmonaut usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cosmonaut
noun cosmonaut
- pilot — a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
- rocket scientist — a specialist in rocketry.
- moonwalk — an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon.
- rocketeer — a person who discharges, rides in, or pilots a rocket.
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