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explorers

 

[ ɪkˈsplɔːrərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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Explorers are individuals who travel to unfamiliar places in order to discover new territories, resources, or cultures. They are known for their adventurous spirit and willingness to take risks in pursuit of knowledge and discovery.

Synonyms

adventurers, pioneers, voyagers

Examples of usage

  • Many famous explorers, such as Christopher Columbus and Marco Polo, are celebrated for their groundbreaking discoveries.
  • Explorers often face challenges such as harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and encounters with indigenous populations.
  • The Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries saw a surge in explorers seeking new trade routes and lands to conquer.

Translations

Translations of the word "explorers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exploradores

🇮🇳 अन्वेषक

🇩🇪 Entdecker

🇮🇩 penjelajah

🇺🇦 дослідники

🇵🇱 odkrywcy

🇯🇵 探検家

🇫🇷 explorateurs

🇪🇸 exploradores

🇹🇷 kaşifler

🇰🇷 탐험가

🇸🇦 مستكشفون

🇨🇿 průzkumníci

🇸🇰 prieskumníci

🇨🇳 探险家

🇸🇮 raziskovalci

🇮🇸 landkönnuðir

🇰🇿 зерттеушілер

🇬🇪 მკვლევარები

🇦🇿 tədqiqatçılar

🇲🇽 exploradores

Etymology

The concept of exploration has been a fundamental part of human history, dating back to ancient times when early civilizations sent out expeditions to discover new lands and expand their empires. During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, European explorers embarked on voyages of discovery that forever changed the course of history. These explorers, such as Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and Hernán Cortés, opened up new trade routes, established colonies, and encountered diverse cultures around the world. The legacy of these explorers continues to inspire modern-day adventurers and researchers to push the boundaries of knowledge and discovery.

See also: exploration, explorations, exploratory, explore, explorer, explores, exploring, unexplored.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,658, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.