navigator
Americannoun
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a person who navigates.
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a person who practices, or is skilled in, navigation, as of ships or aircraft.
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a person who conducts explorations by sea.
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British. a navvy.
noun
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a person who is skilled in or performs navigation, esp on a ship or aircraft
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(esp formerly) a person who explores by ship
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an instrument or device for assisting a pilot to navigate an aircraft
Etymology
Origin of navigator
First recorded in 1580–90, navigator is from the Latin word nāvigātor a sailor, mariner. See navigate, -tor
Example Sentences
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Israel's military said Saturday it had carried out an operation overnight in Lebanon to find Arad's remains but had failed to uncover any trace of the navigator missing since 1986.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
She said she received no medical screening, phone call or access to a lawyer, and was denied a communication navigator when her speech began to slur.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
Luke Collingwood, an inexperienced navigator, was given the job of captain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
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.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025
“Affirmative. The navigator has never made a mistake in his career.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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