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aviator

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of aviator

one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
  • The solo flight from New York to Paris by the aviator Charles Lindbergh captured the imagination of people around the world.
Synonyms of aviator

airman, birdman, flier (also flyer), pilot
Words Related to aviator

ace, barnstormer, bush pilot, copilot, flyboy, test pilot

captain, skipper

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