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Taikonaut

/ˈtaɪ.kə.nɔːt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    An astronaut from China.

    "The taikonaut successfully completed the mission aboard the Shenzhou spacecraft."
  2. 2

    A member of a Chinese space program who travels into space.

    "The taikonaut trained rigorously for years before the launch."

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The term 'taikonaut' is derived from the Chinese word 'taikong' (太空), meaning 'space', combined with the Greek word 'nautēs' (ναυτής), meaning 'sailor'. It emerged in the late 20th century as a designation for Chinese astronauts, reflecting the country's growing presence in space exploration.

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