Humboldtian

English

Etymology

From Humboldt +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Humboldtian (comparative more Humboldtian, superlative most Humboldtian)

1. Of or relating to Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859).
2. Of or relating to Prussian philosopher, government official, diplomat, and educator Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835).

Translations

of or relating to Alexander von Humboldt

• Portuguese: humboldtiano

References

• “Humboldtian, adj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

Further reading

• Humboldtian model of higher education on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Humboldtian science on Wikipedia.Wikipedia