Magellan (en. Magellan)

/maʒelɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Ferdinand Magellan, explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

Magellan discovered the strait that bears his name.

Magellan a découvert le détroit qui porte son nom.

A type of ship or expedition in reference to exploration.

The magellan is famous for its maritime discoveries.

Le magellan est célèbre pour ses découvertes maritimes.

From the name of Ferdinand Magellan, a famous 16th-century explorer.

Magellan navigation

Exploratory navigation at sea, in reference to Magellan.

navigation à la Magellan

Magellan voyage

The voyage that circumnavigated the globe.

voyage de Magellan

exploration

The act of traveling in unknown territories.

exploration

circumnavigation

The act of navigating completely around an object, like the Earth.

circumnavigation

discovery

The act of finding something new.

découverte

A person who takes risks in their travels.

He is a true magellan, always on the lookout for new adventures.

Il est un vrai magellan, toujours à l'affût de nouvelles aventures.

Used to describe something bold or adventurous.

This expatriation is quite a magellan!

Cette expatriation, c'est du magellan!