ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prospector

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɹəˈspɛktə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Prospector is a noun meaning A person who explores or prospects an area in search of mineral deposits, such as gold.

Meaning

A person who explores or prospects an area in search of mineral deposits, such as gold.

Example Sentences

A large number of prospectors have crossed over the divide to the British head waters of the Yukon, in search of the rich diggings found by a lucky few last year.
The south polar region of Promethei Planum developed a Bermuda Triangle reputation. Satellites detected intermittent mass concentrations and magnetic field shifts. In 2148, prospectors working near Deseado Crater discovered an underground complex: a Prothean observation post. The odd phenomena were generated by the operation and discharge of a mass effect core, struggling to function despite fifty millennia of neglect.

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Related dictionary entries include prospecting, surveyor, scout, developer, prospect, exploration.

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