humboldt

Noun
  1. German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835) (synset 111086204)
    is an instance of: philologist, philologue - a humanist specializing in classical scholarship
    same as: baron karl wilhelm von humboldt, baron wilhelm von humboldt
  2. German naturalist who explored Central and South America and provided a comprehensive description of the physical universe (1769-1859) (synset 111085933)
    is an instance of: natural scientist, naturalist - a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology)
    same as: baron alexander von humboldt, baron friedrich heinrich alexander von humboldt

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