Definition

A person who is trained to dive and work underwater, often for scientific research or to assist in underwater projects.

Example

The aquanaut spent several weeks living in an underwater habitat to study marine life.

Conversation

I just read about this amazing job called an aquanaut.

Really? What do they do exactly?

They work underwater, conducting research and living in special shelters.

That sounds incredible! I'd love to experience that one day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aquanaut → It is formed from "aqua" (from Latin *aqua*, meaning water) and "naut" (from Greek *nautes*, meaning sailor or navigator). The word describes a sailor or explorer of the water, particularly in underwater environments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aqua' meaning water and 'naut' meaning sailor — an aquanaut is someone who explores or navigates underwater.

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