AVIATION


Meaning of AVIATION in English

a ‧ vi ‧ a ‧ tion /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃ ə n $ ˌeɪ-, ˌæ-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: Latin avis ; ⇨ ↑ aviary ]

1 . the science or practice of flying in aircraft

2 . the industry that makes aircraft

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