Definition of 'humboldt'

Noun

1. German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)
      Synonyms: Baron Wilhelm von Humboldt Baron Karl Wilhelm von Humboldt
2. German naturalist who explored Central and South America and provided a comprehensive description of the physical universe (1769-1859)
      Synonyms: Baron Alexander von Humboldt Baron Friedrich Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt

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