humboldt

• Nome próprio de família de destacados pensadores alemães, entre eles o filólogo e estadista Wilhelm von Humboldt, conhecido por seus estudos sobre linguagem e cultura, e o naturalista Alexander von Humboldt, que explorou e descreveu de forma abrangente o mundo natural.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable German figures, including a philologist known for his work on language and culture, and a naturalist who extensively explored and described the physical universe.

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1. German naturalist and explorerC1formal

   Refers to Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian naturalist and explorer who extensively studied the physical universe and explored Central and South America.

   Naturalista e explorador alemão

   • Alexander von Humboldt's work laid the foundation for modern biogeography.
   • Humboldt's expedition to South America lasted five years.
   • Many species and places are named after Humboldt.

2. German philologist and linguistC1formal

   Refers to Wilhelm von Humboldt, a German philologist and philosopher known for his studies on the relationship between language and culture.

   Filólogo e linguista alemão

   • Wilhelm von Humboldt's theories influenced modern linguistics.
   • He argued that language shapes thought, a concept known as the Humboldtian view.
   • Humboldt's work on the Kawi language is still studied today.