aquanaut
pronunciation
How to pronounce aquanaut in British English:
UK ['ækwənɔ:t]
How to pronounce aquanaut in American English:
US ['ækwənɔt]
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- Noun:
- an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder
- a skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research
Word Origin
- aquanaut (n.)
- 1881, from aqua- + ending from Greek nautes "sailor" (see naval).