Humboldtian

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adjective

Of or relating to Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859).

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Meanings

adjectiveHumboldtian (comparative more Humboldtian, superlative most Humboldtian)

comparative more Humboldtian · superlative most Humboldtian

  1. Of or relating to Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859).
  2. Of or relating to Prussian philosopher, government official, diplomat, and educator Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835).

Origin

From Humboldt + -ian.

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Translations

Portuguese humboldtiano
  • humboldtianoof or relating to Alexander or Wilhelm von Humboldt
Tagalog Humboldtiyano
  • Humboldtiyanoof or relating to Alexander or Wilhelm von Humboldt
Cite this entry
APA

Humboldtian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Humboldtian

MLA

“Humboldtian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Humboldtian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Humboldtian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Humboldtian.

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