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aviation

Pronunciation: /eɪvɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of aviation

noun

[mass noun]

the flying or operating of aircraft: [as modifier]:the aviation industry

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, formed irregularly from Latin avis 'bird'

aviation in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of aviation in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

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avian
avian influenza
aviary
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aviator
aviator jacket
aviatrix
Avicenna
avicularium

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