Avigators

/ˈævɪˌɡeɪtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of avigator; persons who pilot or navigate aircraft, using an archaic spelling.

Etymology

The plural form of the rare variant 'avigator,' which competed with 'aviator' in early 20th-century aviation terminology before being largely superseded.

Kelly Says

The term 'avigators' appears occasionally in vintage aviation magazines and early pilot training manuals, representing a linguistic road not taken in aviation history.

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Gender History

Plural -ors form; inherits male-default bias from singular avigator.

Inclusive Usage

Use as gender-inclusive plural; avoid supplementing with 'avigators and avigatoresses' (marks women as exception).

Inclusive Alternatives

["avigators (use as default)","aviation professionals"]

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