Humboldt
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- proper noun
- /ˈhʌmboʊlt/
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Alexander von Humboldt
- Alexander von Humboldt is known for his explorations of the Amazon rainforest.
- Alexander Humboldt
- von Humboldt
- Humboldt squid
Examples
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You hold a position in forensic medicine at Humboldt University, in addition to your work here?
Fiction book (2002) -
Jefferson also had several lengthy private visits with Humboldt and spoke with him about the lands he had so recently explored.
Academic text (2008) -
In addition to the emphasis on classical sources, Humboldt's notion of cultivation also had a strong religious component.
Academic text (1990) -
Altiero has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship.
Academic text (2004) -
In founding the Friedrich Wilhelm University in 1809, Humboldt employed administrative unification to make Berlin a powerful academic center.
Academic text (1990) -
Many scientific terms are derived from the work of Humboldt, reflecting his contributions to geography.
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The Humboldt Current influences the climate along the coast of South America.
Synonyms
A German scientist and explorer known for journeys to Central and South America and for describing the natural world
Compounds
- Specialized
A cold ocean current that flows north along the west coast of South America
Surface Forms
Etymology
Humboldt is a German family name best known from the explorer Alexander von Humboldt. A helpful way to remember it is to picture him travelling through South America and studying plants, animals and weather, because many places and species were later named 'Humboldt' after him, so the name now often means 'connected to exploration and the natural world'.