Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discoverer
noun
/dɪsˈkʌvərər/
Definition
A person who discovers something, often a new place or idea.
Examples
- Christopher Columbus is often regarded as the discoverer of America.
- The scientist was hailed as the discoverer of a new species of plant.
- She is the discoverer of a groundbreaking theory in physics.
Meaning
The term ‘discoverer’ refers to an individual who finds or reveals something that was previously unknown or unrecognized.
Synonyms
- finder
- explorer
- pioneer
- inventor
