Definitions for nansenˈnæn sən, ˈnɑn-

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Nan•senˈnæn sən, ˈnɑn-(n.)

  1. Fridtjof, 1861–1930, Norwegian arctic explorer, zoologist, and statesman: Nobel peace prize 1922.

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Nansen, Fridtjof Nansen(noun)

    Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)


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