"avigation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of aerial + navigation. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|aerial|navigation}} Blend of aerial + navigation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} avigation (uncountable)
  1. (dated, aviation) Aerial navigation. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Aviation Related terms: avigator

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