English · Family & People
explorer
/ɪkˈsplɔː.rər/
[/ɪkˈsplɔː.rər/]
adventurer, discoverer
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An explorer is a person who travels to unknown or distant places to learn about them.
Example
The explorer kept a detailed diary of the strange plants and animals she found in the jungle.
The explorer kept a detailed diary of the strange plants and animals she found in the jungle.
Etymology
From Latin 'explorare' (to investigate, search out), possibly from a hunting cry.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for adventurers of land, sea, and space, and for curious investigators generally.