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explorer

Pronunciation: /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/

The English word “explorer” has 4 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From explore + -er.

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