Helionaut
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Helionaut is a noun meaning (science fiction, rare) Someone who travels to the Sun; an explorer of the Sun.
Meaning
(science fiction, rare) Someone who travels to the Sun; an explorer of the Sun.
Example Sentences
IIRC from the director's commentary the name was chosen to add a bit of humility to the mission, lest the helionauts get too cocky about their cutting edge technology.
Word Forms
- helionauts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include helios, heliconist, helio, heliologist, spacehound, heliographer.
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