English Explanatory Dictionary

prospector

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who explores or prospects an area in search of mineral deposits, such as gold.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈspɛktə/ /ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-prospector.wav

Word forms

prospector prospectors

Etymology

From prospect + -or.

Derived words

bioprospector
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