airman
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/ˈɛərmən/
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/ˈeəmən/
aviation personnel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airman' originates from English, combining 'air' meaning 'the atmosphere' and 'man' meaning 'a person'.
Historical Evolution
'airman' was first used in the early 20th century to describe a person who operates or serves in an aircraft.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any person involved in aviation, but now it is more specifically used for non-officer members of the air force.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39