navigator

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tor ˈna-və-ˌgā-tər How to pronounce navigator (audio)
: one that navigates or is qualified to navigate

Examples of navigator in a Sentence

The crew includes a copilot and a navigator. Would you be willing to act as navigator while I drive? The ship is equipped with a satellite navigator.
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Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change. Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The Cancer Support Community (CSC), for instance, operates a helpline (888-793-9355) where caregivers can talk to a navigator for information and resources based on their unique needs, including local support programs and online communities. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Community health workers can take on many roles Community health care workers can be patient or health navigators, case managers or case workers, health educators or wellness coaches, community outreach workers and enrollment specialists, Sisay said. Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025 Support from healthcare professionals, such as oncology social workers or patient navigators, can also be helpful. Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for navigator

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of navigator was in 1574

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“Navigator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navigator. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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navigator

noun
nav·​i·​ga·​tor ˈnav-ə-ˌgāt-ər How to pronounce navigator (audio)
: one that navigates or is qualified to navigate

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