Cosmonaut

usgb/ˈkɑːzmənɔːt/
noun

A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.

Yuri Gagarin was the first cosmonaut to travel into space.
Visual representation of "cosmonaut" - A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.

Often appears as...

  • soviet cosmonaut
  • female cosmonaut

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Russian Spacefarer

Used specifically for spacefarers from Russia, as 'astronaut' is for the American equivalent.

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The cosmonaut received a hero's welcome upon returning from the International Space Station.
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Historical Term

'Cosmonaut' became popular during the space race of the 20th century.

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Older space missions are often associated with courageous cosmonauts.
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Cosmonauts are celebrated figures in Russian history and culture.

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Many streets in Russia are named after famous cosmonauts.
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