Nansen

American  

[nan-suhn, nahn-suhn] / ˈnæn sən, ˈnɑn sən /

noun

1. Fridtjof 1861–1930, Norwegian Arctic explorer, zoologist, and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1922.

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Nansen British  

/ ˈnænsən /

noun

1. Fridtjof (ˈfridjɔf). 1861–1930, Norwegian arctic explorer, statesman, and scientist. He crossed Greenland (1888–89) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1893–96), attaining a record 86° 14′ N (1895). He was the League of Nations' high commissioner for refugees (1920–22): Nobel peace prize 1922

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Example Sentences

Moreover, Prof Arild Moe, from Norwegian research group Fridtjof Nansen Institute, says the entire cold rush of the Arctic was based on exaggerated assumptions.

From BBC

The Eastern Ski Jumping Meet took place at the Nansen Ski Club in the shadow of one of the nation’s oldest jumps during Milan’s 102nd annual winter carnival in northern New Hampshire.

From Seattle Times

I flew to Ushuaia, Argentina, and boarded the Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Fridtjof Nansen for a 10-day cruise down to Antarctica in late December and arrived in the White Continent just before the new year.

From Seattle Times

But the results are undeniable, as Nansen fielded the most improved unit in the conference: The Wildcats ranked 126th nationally in yards-per-play allowed in 2022; they improved to 42nd this season.

From Seattle Times

But one-and-a-half years in, Nansen deserves credit for hauling Arizona’s defense out of the gutter and wrapping it in respectability.

From Seattle Times