What is another word for argonaut?

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːɡənˌɔːt] (IPA)

Argonaut is a term that refers to someone who goes on a quest or great adventure. It originally comes from Greek mythology where the Argonauts were a group of heroes on a mission to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Synonyms for argonaut include adventurer, explorer, adventurer, seeker, voyager, pioneer, wayfarer, globetrotter and wanderer. All these words encompass the idea of someone who is on a journey, whether it be physical, mental or emotional. Each word also brings its own nuance to the meaning, giving the speaker or writer more options to convey their intended message about the person in question.

What are the hypernyms for Argonaut?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Argonaut?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Argonaut

"Good son," he whispered again; his big body relaxed, and the great heart of the argonaut was still.
"The Valley of the Giants"
Peter B. Kyne
Carpen: It were indeed a most stupendous mind Which, as the argonaut with mining pan Doth sift pure gold from ever present dross, Can Truth unmesh from Error's well spread net.
"'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts"
Spokeshave (AKA Old Fogy)
It consisted of the Formidable, Irresistible, Implacable, Majestic and Magnificent, and the cruisers Hogue, Sutlej, Ariadne, argonaut, Diadem and Hawke.
"The World Peril of 1910"
George Griffith

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