"chrononaut" meaning in English

See chrononaut in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: chrononauts [plural]
Etymology: From chrono- + -naut, modelled on astronaut and/or cosmonaut. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|chrono|naut}} chrono- + -naut Head templates: {{en-noun}} chrononaut (plural chrononauts)
  1. (science fiction, dated) A time-traveller. Wikipedia link: Chrononaut Tags: dated Categories (topical): Fictional abilities, Science fiction, Time travel

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