The acronym CVN stands for "aircraft carrier (nuclear-powered)" in naval terminology. Some synonyms for the word CVN include aircraft carrier, carrier, and flattop. These synonyms all refer to a large warship that is equipped with aircraft and used primarily for long-range offensive missions. Another synonym for CVN is "nuclear aircraft carrier," which emphasizes the ship's use of nuclear power for propulsion and other systems. The term CVN is used primarily by the United States Navy, but other navies operate similar vessels under different designations, such as the Russian Navy's Admiral Kuznetsov-class aircraft carriers.