English Explanatory Dictionary

explorer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who explores something
  2. A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.
  3. Any of various hand tools, with sharp points, used in dentistry.
  4. A visual representation of a file system etc. through which the user can navigate.
noun
  1. A participant in the Exploring program, which focuses on career exploration.
  2. A participant in the Fire Service Exploring program.

Pronunciation

/ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ en-us-explorer.ogg

Word forms

explorer explorers

Etymology

From explore + -er.

Synonyms

Explorer Scout

Related words

exploration explorative exploratory ranger scout

Derived words

nonexplorer sexplorer urban explorer
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