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Explorer
" From my studies of genetics and neuroscience I have come to believe that people fall into four broad personality types - each influenced by a different brain chemical: I call them the Explorer, Builder, Director, and Negotiator."
Helen Fisher

Meaning of "Explorer" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF EXPLORER

ɪkˈsplɔːrə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXPLORER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Explorer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EXPLORER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Exploration

Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Exploration occurs in all non-sessile animal species, including humans. In human history, its most dramatic rise was during the Age of Discovery when European explorers sailed and charted much of the rest of the world, largely in a pursuit of material wealth. Since then, major explorations after the Age of Discovery have occurred for reasons mostly aimed at information discovery. In scientific research, exploration is one of three purposes of empirical research. The term is commonly used metaphorically. For example, an individual may speak of exploring the Internet, sexuality, etc.

Definition of Explorer in the English dictionary

The definition of Explorer in the dictionary is a member of the senior branch of the Scouts Brit equivalent: Venture Scout.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXPLORER

Andorra · aura · aurora · deplorer · floorer · flora · fora · grandiflora · hora · implorer · laura · macroflora · megaflora · microflora · mora · multiflora · mycoflora · ora · pandora · passiflora

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXPLORER

adorer · armorer · borer · clamorer · colorer · corer · corn borer · dishonorer · favorer · flavorer · goal scorer · hair restorer · honorer · ignorer · porer · restorer · scorer · shorer · snorer · storer

Synonyms and antonyms of Explorer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EXPLORER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «Explorer» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «Explorer» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF EXPLORER

Find out the translation of Explorer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Explorer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Explorer» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

探险家
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

explorador
570 millions of speakers
en

English

Explorer
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

एक्सप्लोरर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُسْتَكْشِفُ
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

исследователь
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

explorador
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

অনুসন্ধানকারী
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

explorateur
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Explorer
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Forscher
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

探検家
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

탐험가
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Explorer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhà thám hiểm
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஆய்வுப்பணி
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

एक्सप्लोरर
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

kâşif
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

esploratore
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

badacz
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

дослідник
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

explorator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξερευνητής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Explorer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

upptäcktsresande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppdagelsesreisende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Explorer

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPLORER»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of Explorer
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Explorer

EXAMPLES

2 QUOTES WITH «EXPLORER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Explorer.
1
Helen Fisher
From my studies of genetics and neuroscience I have come to believe that people fall into four broad personality types - each influenced by a different brain chemical: I call them the Explorer, Builder, Director, and Negotiator.
2
Thalia
I was thrilled to play a role on 'Dora the Explorer,' a show that has touched the lives of many children around the world, including my own child. Dora is such an iconic and important Latina heroine, and I'm proud to now be a part of the show's ever-growing legacy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXPLORER»

Discover the use of Explorer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Explorer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum
Encouraging readers to explore the world around in the roles of artists and scientists, an interactive handbook explains how to observe and document the science and art of everyday life. Original.
Keri Smith, 2008
2
ETs and the Explorer Race
In ETs and the Explorer Race, Robert Shapiro channels Joopah, a Zeta Reticulan now in the ninth dimension, who continues the story of the great experiment -- the Explorer Race -- from the perspective of his race.
Joopah, Robert Shapiro, Zoosh, 1996
3
My Life as an Explorer
A worldwide bestseller in the 1920s, it today introduces a new generation to a man of exceptional daring and accomplishment. The book is illustrated with 160 of Hedin's owndrawings.
Sven Hedin, 1996
4
Windows Internet Explorer 8: Introductory Concepts and ...
Brand new end of chapter exercises prepare students to become more capable Internet users. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Gary Shelly, Steven Freund, 2009
5
The Last Explorer: Hubert Wilkins, Hero of the Great Age of ...
A profile of Hubert Wilkins chronicles the seminal contributions of the accomplished journalist, pilot, war hero, scientist, spy, and adventurer, especially in terms of his achievements in the field of polar exploration, the use of new ...
Simon Nasht, 2005
6
Visual Explorer Facilitator’s Guide
"Grounded in research and practice this revised and updated facilitator's set consists of 3 -- 6x4, post card-sized image decks with #72 images per deck for a total of #216 images.
Chuck J. Palus, David M. Horth, 2010
7
The Lost Explorer: Finding Mallory on Mt Everest
In 1999, Conrad Anker found the body of George Mallory on Mount Everest, casting an entirely new light on the mystery of the lost explorer.On 8 June 1924, George Leigh Mallory and Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine were last seen climbing towards the ...
David Roberts, Conrad Anker, 2013
8
The Gundam Explorer: Wing, First, G, Seed and More!
The secrets and mysteries of the four televised "Gundam sagas from 1979. The books guides the reader through a maze of character bios.
‎2004
9
Windows Internet Explorer 9: Introductory
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Gary Shelly, Steven Freund, 2011
10
Leadership Metaphor Explorer: Creative Conversations for ...
The Leadership Metaphor Explorer Facilitator's Guide provides a facilitator with helpful instruction to use the Leadership Metaphor Explorer Tool - a compact tool for enabling creative, insightful conversations within and among groups of ...
Chuck J. Palus, David Magellan Horth, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXPLORER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Explorer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Island Explorer bus service sees more riders
The Island Explorer is a free, seasonal public transportation system that operates in and around Acadia National Park. More than half a million ... «WCSH-TV, Jul 15»
2
Trenton Police Youth Explorer graduation
TPD's Youth Explorer Program is open to male and females between the ages of 14 and 20 and its goal is to help young people develop into ... «The Trentonian, Jul 15»
3
Chappie-Inspired Triumph Tiger Explorer Is a Futuristic Rat Concept …
This Jakusa Design Triumph Explorer concept represents a most interesting step taken on the wild side. While most of the rat bikes look old and ... «autoevolution, Jul 15»
4
Update - Attention Readers- Internet Explorer Now Fixed To Access …
Microsoft has corrected the false site-blocking notice in Internet Explorer for ThePaperMagazine.com which has been giving a flag through their ... «The Paper Magazine, Jul 15»
5
N.J. couple sues Ford, claiming Explorer leaks carbon monoxide
TRENTON - A New Jersey couple is suing Ford Motor Company, claiming their Explorer leaks toxic levels of carbon monoxide into its ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
6
Row erupts in France over famed sea explorer Jacques Cousteau's …
A row has erupted over the legacy of revered French ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, after a respected critic accused the captain and his ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
How World-Class Explorer Jason Lewis Spends His Down Time
Even the most high-octane adventurers have moments when the excitement dies down, the world stills and they make a point to appreciate the ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
8
Columbia Police hosting Explorer Post Program for local youth
COLUBMIA, SC (WACH) - Skip Holbrook and the Columbia Police Department are now accepting applications for the 2015 Explorer Post ... «WACH, Jul 15»
9
Microsoft Edge vs Chrome vs Internet Explorer – Which One Comes …
Microsoft has replaced the veteran Internet Explorer with a revolutionary browser that made its appearance in Windows 10. The Project Spartan ... «UKMN, Jul 15»
10
Explorer Post 900 participates in state competition
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 900 participated in the 2015 Florida Association of Police Explorers competition June 22-27 ... «Tampa Bay Newspapers, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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