aviation

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
  2. noun the operation of aircraft to provide transportation
  3. noun the art of operating aircraft

Etymology

Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.

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Synonyms

air power

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