Humboldt (en. Humboldt)

/ʔʌmˈboʊlt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Reference to Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian explorer and scientist.

Humboldt's influence on modern geography is undeniable.

L'influence de Humboldt sur la géographie moderne est indéniable.

A university founded in his honor, such as Humboldt University of Berlin.

Humboldt University is known for its academic excellence.

L'Université Humboldt est reconnue pour son excellence académique.

Name derived from Alexander von Humboldt, a 19th-century explorer and naturalist.

Humboldt school

Refers to the educational approach inspired by Humboldt's ideas.

école Humboldt

Humboldtian approach

Interdisciplinary study method advocated by Alexander von Humboldt.

approche Humboldtienne

Humboldt's thought

Reflection or theory based on Humboldt's work.

pensée de Humboldt

exploration

The act of traveling through a place to discover information about it.

exploration

geography

The science that studies the Earth's surface and its characteristics.

géographie

A term used to refer to a student of Humboldt University.

Humboldt students are often ahead of their peers in research.

Les Humboldt sont souvent en avance sur leurs pairs en matière de recherche.

Reference to a group for sharing academic ideas.

This meeting is open to all Humboldts interested in scientific debates.

Cette réunion est ouverte à tous les Humboldt intéressés par des débats scientifiques.