cristoforo colombo

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Noun cristoforo colombo has 1 sense

Columbus, Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, Cristobal Colon - Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
--₁ is a kind of navigator

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Cristoforo Colombo

Description:

Cristoforo Colombo, commonly known as Christopher Columbus, was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual colonization of the Americas. He is credited with discovering the "New World" and is considered a key figure in the history of European colonization.

Sample Sentences:

Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain in 1492, aiming to find a western route to Asia.
Many historical accounts depict Cristoforo Colombo as a determined and ambitious explorer.
After his first voyage, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain with news of his discovery.
The legacy of Cristoforo Colombo's exploration is a topic of ongoing debate.

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