Dictionary Entry
discoverer
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Meaning
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A person who finds or uncovers something new, such as a fact, place, or invention.
Example Sentence
Marie Curie's husband, Pierre Curie, was a discoverer of new elements like polonium and radium.
Usage Note
Use 'discoverer' when referring to a person who finds something previously unknown, such as a scientist who discovers a new planet or an explorer who discovers a hidden valley.