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Meaning of aquanaut
A person who travels underwater, especially in a submarine or underwater vehicle.
Etymology of aquanaut
The word "aquanaut" comes from the Latin words "aqua," meaning water, and the Greek word "nautis," meaning sailor.
The term was first used in the 1960s to describe the crew members of underwater vehicles and submarines.
Synonyms
diver
scuba diver
deep-sea diver
underwater explorer
marine biologist
oceanographer
submarine crew member
sailor
navigator
mariner
seafood farmer
fisherman
aquaculturist
marine engineer
naval architect
ocean engineer
submersible pilot
underwater constructor
offshore worker
coastal engineer
marine technician
hydrographer
limnologist
marine scientist
aquatic researcher
water sports enthusiast
surfacer
snorkeler
freediver
spearfisherman
underwater photographer
marine conservationist
aquatic biologist
fisheries scientist
ocean conservationist
marine ecologist
coastal manager
port engineer
harbor master
ship captain
boat operator
marine mechanic
naval officer
coast guard
marine patrol officer
Definitions
- A person who travels underwater, especially in a submarine or underwater vehicle, to explore the ocean or conduct scientific research.
- * A person who works underwater, especially in a profession related to the ocean or marine biology.
Usage Examples
- The aquanauts spent several hours exploring the ocean floor in their submersible vehicle.
- * As an aquanaut, she had the opportunity to study marine life up close and personal.
- * The team of aquanauts conducted a thorough survey of the coral reef ecosystem.
Antonyms
landlubber
terrestrialist
earthling
nondiver
surface dweller
coastal resident
beachcomber
landsman
terra firmer
nonmariner
earthbound person
stay-at-home
homebody
nontraveler
land lover
pedestrian
walker
hiker
cyclist
driver
terrestrial traveler
tourist
traveler
adventurer
explorer
wanderer
vagabond
nomad
migrant
settler
colonizer