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Astronaut vs. Cosmonaut
Astronaut
/ˈæstrənɔːt/Examples:
The training for an astronaut is exceptionally rigorous.Becoming an astronaut requires years of dedication and study.The mission commander, a seasoned astronaut, led the team.
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Cosmonaut
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The cosmonaut gazed at the distant stars in awe.A cosmonaut's suit is designed for extreme conditions.Training a cosmonaut requires rigorous mental preparation.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Both words refer to space travelers, but cosmonaut is used in a different context than astronaut.
- A cosmonaut is specifically associated with the Russian or Soviet space program.
- An astronaut is associated with American and other worldwide space programs outside of Russia.
- Remember cosmonaut as it relates to cosmos, a term often used in Russian to denote space.
- Use astronaut when referring to space travelers from NASA or other non-Russian space agencies.
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