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Humboldt

Verb / ˈhʌˌmbəʊlt / Another word for humboldt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Humboldt is a surname and the name of many places named after the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.

Synonyms & similar words

baronwilhelmvonhumboldt baronalexandervonhumboldt baronkarlwilhelmvonhumboldt humboldt baronfriedrichheinrichalexandervonhumboldt Humboldtian Humboldtia

Example sentences

  1. Humboldt County is known for its redwood forest.
  2. The Humboldt River runs through Nevada.
  3. Humboldt State University is located in California.
  4. I would love to visit Humboldt Park someday.
  5. The Humboldt Current is a cold ocean current that flows along the west coast of South America.

Quotes

  • 'The most dangerous worldview is the worldview of those who have not viewed the world.' - Alexander von Humboldt
  • 'Nature is a living book, and it can teach us like a grand library.' - Alexander von Humboldt
  • 'The higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.' - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

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