noun
- A female aviator or pilot.
Usage: Chiefly historical or formal; the gender-neutral term 'aviator' or 'pilot' is now standard in modern usage.
Examples
- Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviatrice of the early twentieth century.
- The aviatrice skillfully navigated the aircraft through challenging weather conditions.
- Early aviatrices faced significant barriers in the male-dominated field of aviation.
- She became an aviatrice after years of training and determination.