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Cosmonauts Meaning in English

word · lemma: cosmonaut

ˈkɔzməˌnɔts
KAWZ-muh-nawts
kˈɒzmənˌɔːts
KOZ-muhn-awts

Definition

Cosmonauts are people who have been trained by the Russian or former Soviet space program to travel and work in space.

Usage & Nuances

'Cosmonaut' is specifically used for Russian or former Soviet space travelers, different from 'astronaut' (American and international) and 'taikonaut' (Chinese). Used mostly in formal, scientific, or historical contexts.

Example Sentences

The cosmonauts trained for many years before going to space.

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There were two cosmonauts on the mission.

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The cosmonauts wore special space suits.

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Did you know that the first woman in space was one of the Soviet cosmonauts?

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The cosmonauts shared stories about life on the space station.

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When the cosmonauts returned, they were welcomed as heroes.

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