Meaning & Definition of word "Navigator"

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    Navigator

    /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who navigates; a person responsible for the course of a ship or aircraft.
      • Example: The navigator plotted our course through the treacherous waters.
    • 2. A device or software used for determining one's position or direction.
      • Example: I used a GPS navigator to find the quickest route to the restaurant.
    • 3. A person who helps others find their way, especially in a more abstract sense.
      • Example: The career counselor served as a navigator for students exploring their options.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Latin navigator, from navigare 'to navigate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    air navigator:

    A navigator trained to operate aircraft.

    sea navigator:

    A navigator specializing in maritime navigation.

    satellite navigator:

    A device that uses satellites for navigation purposes.

    Related Words

    navigation:

    The process of planning and controlling the movement of a vehicle.

    navigator's chart:

    A chart used for navigation, especially in maritime contexts.

    wayfinder:

    A device or person that helps one find their way.

    Slang Meanings of navigator

    Meaning: A person who is good at finding their way in unfamiliar places.

    Example Sentence: He's the navigator of our friend group; he always knows where to go.

    Meaning: A GPS application or device.

    Example Sentence: Just fire up your navigator and it should lead us to the restaurant.