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astronaut

The correct spelling is astronaut.

How to pronounce astronaut

/ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/
noun

IPA: /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/

Say it like: Ast-ron-aut

The correct spelling is astronaut. A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.
  2. 2.A returnee who frequently flies back and forth between Hong Kong and his/her adopted home country.

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