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explorer

/ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who travels or explores a new or unfamiliar environment or area, especially by sea.

    - "The explorer sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in search of new lands."
    - "The early European explorers brought new ideas and technologies to the New World."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/



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Rhymes
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explorer , recluse , discover , recluse , supplice , applause , suprise , surprise
Variants
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explorer , explorers , Sea Explorer , Sea Explorers
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'explorare', meaning 'to search out' or 'to examine'.


Trivia
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  1. The first known European explorer was Pytheas of Massalia, who sailed beyond the British Isles around 325 BC.

  2. The largest ocean liner ever built, the RMS Titanic, was named after the famous explorer Titan.

  3. The term 'explorer' is also used to describe software or applications that search for new information on the internet.


Related Concepts
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  1. Exploration: The act of traveling to new places or areas to learn about them or to expand knowledge.

  2. Explorer ship: A ship used for exploration, typically during the age of discovery.


Culture
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Explorers have played a significant role in human history, particularly in the age of discovery when Europeans set out to explore and colonize new lands. They have been celebrated in literature, art, and music, and their stories continue to inspire and captivate us today.

How to Memorize "explorer"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person in a large, old-fashioned sailing ship, scanning the horizon for new lands.
    - Imagine the excitement and anticipation of setting out on a journey of discovery.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'explorer' with the idea of discovery and adventure.
    - Think of famous explorers like Christopher Columbus, Magellan, or Captain Cook.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Explorers Explore Exotic Expeditions' to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Remember that explorers are people who explore new places or ideas.


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