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1
A common male given name of ancient Greek origin, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker."
"George is one of the most enduring names among British royals."
2
Informal slang for an aircraft's autopilot system.
"The pilot switched to George once they reached cruising altitude."
How to Use George
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic first name, or, in aviation slang, the autopilot.
Word Forms
Georges plural, Georges plural
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Etymology
From Greek Georgios, from ge ("earth") plus ergon ("work"). The autopilot sense likely honors George DeBeeson, an early autopilot inventor, and echoes the phrase "let George do it."