Columbus
Definition
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who is credited with discovering the New World. He made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening up a new era of exploration and colonization.
Analogy
Think of Columbus as the trailblazer who paved the way for future explorers to venture into uncharted territories, much like how a pioneer clears a path through dense wilderness for others to follow.
Related terms
Exploration: The act of traveling to unknown or unfamiliar places in order to discover and learn about them.
Colonization: The process by which a nation establishes control over foreign lands, often involving the settlement and exploitation of resources.
New World: A term used to refer to the Americas, including North and South America, which were previously unknown to Europeans before Columbus' voyages.
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