Humboldtian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Humboldt +‎ -ian.

Adjective[edit]

Humboldtian (comparative more Humboldtian, superlative most Humboldtian)

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

Translations[edit]

of or relating to Alexander von Humboldt

Portuguese: humboldtiano

References[edit]

“Humboldtian, adj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

Further reading[edit]

Humboldtian model of higher education on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Humboldtian science on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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