Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

Select the most appropriate meaning of the word 'cosmonaut'

  1. One who flys in the stars

  2. One who flys from one heavenly body to another

  3. One who sails across the stars

  4. One who sails across the universe
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Explanation

A cosmonaut is a sailor of the cosmos - specifically the Russian term for a space traveler. The word comes from Greek 'kosmos' (universe) and 'nautes' (sailor). While all options are poetic interpretations, 'sails across the universe' best captures the meaning of navigating through space.

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