Navigator

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who navigates; a person responsible for the course of a ship or aircraft.

The navigator plotted our course through the treacherous waters.

A device or software used for determining one's position or direction.

I used a GPS navigator to find the quickest route to the restaurant.

A person who helps others find their way, especially in a more abstract sense.

The career counselor served as a navigator for students exploring their options.

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

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.

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.

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

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

A GPS application or device.

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