cosmonaut

English

/ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/

noun
Definitions
  • An astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one.

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian космона́вт derived from Ancient Greek κόσμος (world, universe, earth) suffix from English cosmos root from Proto-Indo-European *ḱens- (announce, solemn style, proclaim, speak in a florid, witness, attest, put in order, say, instruct).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱens-

Gloss

announce, solemn style, proclaim, speak in a florid, witness, attest, put in order, say, instruct

Concept
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Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

宣

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