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explorer

Pronunciation: /ɛk.splɔ.ʁe/

“explorer” is a French word. Its meaning in English:

verb

  1. to explore

In French

  1. Parcourir une région inconnue qu’on vient de découvrir pour en connaître la situation, l’étendue, les mœurs, etc.
  2. Examiner méthodiquement pour découvrir quelque chose ou quelqu'un.
  3. Visiter, examiner les parties intérieures du corps, malades ou suspectes, à l’aide d’instruments ou de procédés spéciaux.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin explōrāre.

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