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Definition of radioman
radioman
/ˈreɪdioʊˌmæn/
ra · di · o · man
Plural:radiomen
radioman Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• noun
1
A person whose occupation is to operate or maintain radio transmitting and receiving equipment, especially aboard a ship or aircraft or in the armed forces.
Example
"During the severe storm at sea, the ship's radioman worked tirelessly to maintain contact with the coastal rescue station."
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In modern professional and military usage, this gender-specific term has largely been replaced by gender-neutral equivalents such as 'radio operator' or 'information systems technician'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Radioman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/radioman