Astronot
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
An individual trained to travel and conduct missions in “outer space” using a spacecraft.
Synonyms & Variants
antariksawan
The native Indonesian term equivalent to astronaut.
kosmonot
Technical variant based on the explorer's country of origin.
penjelajah angkasa
Descriptive phrase for someone who conducts exploration outside the Earth's atmosphere.
taikonot
Technical variant based on the explorer's country of origin.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word “astronot” is a loanword from the English “astronaut”. Its etymological roots originate from the Greek astron meaning star and nautes meaning sailor. This term is officially used in Indonesian to describe space explorers. The usage remains consistent across formal contexts and science education throughout Indonesia.
Real-world Usage
Dia bercita-cita menjadi seorang astronot sejak duduk di bangku sekolah dasar.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.