navigator

American  

[nav-i-gey-ter] / ˈnæv ɪˌgeɪ tər /

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.

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navigator British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of navigator

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

Example Sentences

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

As airports continue to expand, interest is growing in passenger-assistance services that include perks like personal navigators, private lounges and no lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before the fall, Tina had been a high achiever - she and her husband Mark met while working as navigators in the RAF, and Tina went on to retrain as a lawyer.

From BBC

Earlier in the jet age, more pilots were on the flight deck, along with navigators and flight engineers.

From The Wall Street Journal

While demand is growing and places are competitive, the department said new measures such as a challenge fund and local apprenticeship navigators "will support more businesses to take on apprentices".

From BBC

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