aviatrix

/ˌeɪviˈeɪtrɪks/
noun
  1. A woman who flies an aircraft; a female pilot (less common alternative to aviatrice).
    • The famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart inspired generations of women to fly.
    • She was the first aviatrix to compete in the international air race.
    • The documentary highlighted the achievements of the early aviatrix.
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