cosmonaut
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Noun — An astronaut, especially one from Russia or the former Soviet Union.
Etymology
From Russian kosmonavt, built from Greek kosmos ("universe") and nautes ("sailor") — the Russian counterpart to "astronaut."
Full origin of cosmonaut →Frequently asked questions
What does “cosmonaut” mean?
The word “cosmonaut” means an astronaut, especially one from Russia or the former Soviet Union. In plain terms, the Russian/Soviet word for a space traveler, roughly equivalent to "astronaut.".
How do you pronounce “cosmonaut”?
“Cosmonaut” is pronounced KOZ-muh-nawt (/ˈkɑz.məˌnɔt/ in IPA).
How do you use “cosmonaut” in a sentence?
Here is “cosmonaut” used in a sentence: “Yuri Gagarin became the first cosmonaut to orbit the Earth in 1961.”
What part of speech is “cosmonaut”?
“Cosmonaut” is a noun.
Where does the word “cosmonaut” come from?
The word “cosmonaut” comes from Greek. From Russian kosmonavt, built from Greek kosmos ("universe") and nautes ("sailor") — the Russian counterpart to "astronaut.".