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cosmonaut Definition

cos·mo·naut (käz′mə nôt′, -nät′)

noun

a Soviet or Russian astronaut

Etymology: Russ kosmonavt < kosmo-, cosmo- + -navt < Gr nautēs, sailor: see nautical

cosmonaut Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Russian: The Russian cosmonauts now had over 24 hours flying time in space, the American's about thirty minutes.
  • Soviet: Apollo-Soyuz Test Project - Explains the goals and accomplishments of the first meeting in space of Soviet cosmonauts and American astronauts.
  • first: Before he landed the Russians sent the first female cosmonaut into space.
  • American: The American cosmonauts will have to catch up with us.
  • female: Before he landed the Russians sent the first female cosmonaut into space.