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Definition of aviatrix

aviatrix

/ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.trɪks/
a · vi · a · trix
Plural:aviatrices
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aviatrix Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A woman who pilots an airplane, especially one active during the early pioneering days of aviation.

Example

"Amelia Earhart remains the most famous aviatrix in history, having set numerous early flying records before her mysterious disappearance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While common in the early 20th century to explicitly highlight female pilots, the term is largely dated today, with 'pilot' or 'aviator' preferred as gender-neutral terms.

• Rhymes for aviatrix

• Nearby Words

aviation
aviator
aviators
aviatrix
avid
avidly
avidness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century, combining the stem of 'aviator' with the Latin feminine suffix '-trix', which denotes a female agent.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aviatrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aviatrix
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