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Sebastian Cabot

Sebastian Cabot

8.8
An Italian-born explorer who led English and Spanish voyages to the Americas
  • proper noun
: Sebastián Caboto
  • Sebastian Cabot was instrumental in the search for the Northwest Passage during the 16th century.

Examples

  • In 1544, Sebastian Cabot published a new map of the world based on his voyages.

  • Many historians credit Sebastian Cabot with important contributions to both English and Spanish expeditions.

  • Sebastian Cabot played a significant role in early European exploration of the Americas.

  • The famous explorer Sebastian Cabot was known for his voyages.

  • Did Sebastian Cabot discover the Northwest Passage?

  • As the son of John Cabot, Sebastian Cabot led several expeditions to explore unknown territories.

  • Sebastian Cabot served both the English and Spanish crowns, showcasing his importance in European exploration history.

Surface Forms

Sebastian Cabot main

Morphology

Sebastian + Cabot

This is a personal name identifying a historical individual; the referent (a 15th–16th century explorer) cannot be derived from the constituent items 'Sebastian' and 'Cabot'. Proper names are non-compositional and do not convey the biography or role of the person to a B1 learner who only knows the word-forms, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Sebastian Cabot was born in Italy and was the son of the explorer John Cabot. He sailed for England and Spain on long trips to find the 'Northwest Passage' and to draw maps of new coasts. That's why Sebastian Cabot is remembered today as an early 'explorer' of the Americas.