Explorers
Definition
Explorers are individuals who travel in search of knowledge about unfamiliar areas. Their discoveries have led to major shifts in our understanding of the world throughout history.
Analogy
Consider explorers like real-life Dora The Explorers! They venture into unknown territories seeking new information just like Dora explores her world on her adventures.
Related terms
Expedition: This is a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration and research.
Cartography: The study and practice of making maps.
Colonization: The act of establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
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