navigator

[nav-i-gey-ter]

noun

1. a person who navigates.

2. a person who practices, or is skilled in, navigation, as of ships or aircraft.

3. a person who conducts explorations by sea.

4. British.,  a navvy.

navigator

/ ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtə /

noun

1. a person who is skilled in or performs navigation, esp on a ship or aircraft

2. (esp formerly) a person who explores by ship

3. an instrument or device for assisting a pilot to navigate an aircraft

Word History and Origins

Origin of navigator¹

First recorded in 1580–90, navigator is from the Latin word nāvigātor a sailor, mariner. See navigate, -tor

Example Sentences

“Alexander could grow up to be a navigator, and perhaps serve in the Royal Navy. Beowulf is so sensitive and creative. . . .”

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“It’s the navigator in me. I like to know which end is up.”

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The parrot had finally gotten loose from its tether and was now serving as navigator, flying after the brougham and then swooping back toward the pursuing pirates to show them which way to go.

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Those who headed these rescue attempts included almost all of England’s leading navigators and explorers.

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But this is where it will pay off to have assistance from an agent, broker, accredited ACA navigator or other professional who understands the nuances of the marketplace.

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