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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 cosmonaut and astronaut refer to people who travel in space, but they are used in different contexts and regions.
- The term cosmonaut is primarily used by Russia and countries influenced by Russian space terminology.
- Astronaut is used by the United States and around the world in general space exploration contexts.
- Remember cosmonaut with cosmos, which is another term for the universe, often associated with Russian usage.
- Pair astronaut with NASA, the famous American space agency, to recall the term's American association.
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