Amundsen

/ˈæmən(d)sən/
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Definitions of Amundsen
  1. noun
    Norwegian explorer who was the first to traverse the Northwest Passage and in 1911 the first to reach the South Pole (1872-1928)
    synonyms: Roald Amundsen
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    adventurer, explorer
    someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
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