sverdrup

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun Norwegian explorer who led expeditions into the Arctic (1855-1930)

Etymology

From Norwegian Sverdrup. After Harald Sverdrup (1888–1957), Norwegian oceanographer and meteorologist.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Otto Neumann Sverdrup

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