Nansen

biographical name

Nan·​sen ˈnän(t)-sən How to pronounce Nansen (audio)
ˈnan(t)-
Frid*tjof ˈfri-ˌchȯf How to pronounce Nansen (audio) 1861–1930 Norwegian arctic explorer, zoologist, and statesman

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“Nansen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nansen. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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