HyperDic: nansen

English > 1 sense of the word Nansen:
NOUNperson Nansen, Fridtjof NansenNorwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)
English > Nansen: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningNorwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930).
SynonymFridtjof Nansen
Instance ofexplorer, adventurersomeone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
statesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
SpanishFridtjof Nansen, Nansen
CatalanFridtjof Nansen

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