nansen

/ˈnænzɛn/ or /ˈnɑːnzɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A Norwegian explorer and scientist who led several expeditions to the Arctic, especially Fridtjof Nansen.

“He was a famous Nansen, known for his Arctic expeditions.”

Synonyms

  • explorer
  • scientist

Antonyms

  • colonizer
  • settler