Humboldtian

English edit

Etymology edit

From Humboldt +‎ -ian.

Adjective edit

Humboldtian (comparative more Humboldtian, superlative most Humboldtian)

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

Translations edit

of or relating to Alexander von Humboldt

Portuguese: humboldtiano

References edit

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

Further reading edit

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

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