navigator

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tor ˈna-və-ˌgā-tər 

: one that navigates or is qualified to navigate

Synonyms

• gob
• hearty
• jack
• jack-tar
• mariner
• sailor
• salt
• sea dog
• seafarer
• seaman
• shipman
• swab
• swabbie [slang]
• swabby
• tar

Examples of navigator in a Sentence

The crew includes a copilot and a navigator.

Would you be willing to act as navigator while I drive?

The ship is equipped with a satellite navigator.

Recent Examples on the Web

During last week’s budget conference, the Florida House moved to strip all funding from the Office of Hope Florida and its navigators. —Anne Watts Tressler, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025

Some minor repairs were needed on the Electra, and Earhart—now concerned about her navigator’s sobriety—delayed departure by a day. —Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025

Their role can continue as navigators, interpreters and strategists as information cascades to various stakeholders who apply the learnings to their respective lines of work. —Erin Tavgac, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

In addition, all anyone can do is take one step at a time and take advantage of the breast nurse navigator, a healthcare professional who can guide the patient through their care. —Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for navigator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

navigator

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tor ˈnav-ə-ˌgāt-ər 

: one that navigates or is qualified to navigate