prospector
word
Definition
A prospector is someone who searches for valuable minerals like gold, oil, or other natural resources, usually by exploring new areas.
Usage & Nuances
This word is mostly used in historical or mining contexts, especially during gold rushes (e.g. 'gold prospector'). It's rarely used outside searching for natural resources, and usually refers to someone actively seeking, not the owner of a mine.
Spanish: buscador de oro - prospectorPortuguese (BR): garimpeiro - prospectorPortuguese (PT): prospector - explorador (de recursos)Chinese (Simplified): 勘探者 - 淘金者Chinese (Traditional): 勘探者 - 探礦者Hindi: खनिज खोजकर्ता - अन्वेषकArabic: مُنقِّب عن الذهب - مستكشف (معادن)
Example Sentences
The prospector found gold in the river.
basic
A prospector uses tools to search for minerals.
basic
Many prospectors traveled west during the gold rush.
basic
Back then, being a prospector was risky but exciting.
natural
My great-grandfather was a prospector in California.
natural
Not every prospector struck it rich, but many kept searching anyway.
natural