De ontdekkingsreiziger
Example: De ontdekkingsreiziger vond nieuwe eilanden in de oceaan.
Definition
"De ontdekkingsreiziger" refers to an explorer, someone who travels to unknown or less known places to discover new lands, cultures, or knowledge. This person often embarks on journeys that contribute significantly to history and geography.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ontdekkingsreiziger" combines "ontdekking," meaning discovery, and "reiziger," meaning traveler. It literally translates to 'the discovery traveler,' highlighting the role of someone who journeys to explore and find new territories. Did you know this term reflects the age of exploration when explorers charted unknown parts of the world?
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"De ontdekkingsreiziger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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