Meaning of the word explorer in English

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explorer

US /ɪkˈsplɔːr.ɚ/
UK /ɪkˈsplɔːr.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who explores a new or unfamiliar area

Example:
Ferdinand Magellan was a famous Portuguese explorer.
The brave explorers ventured deep into the Amazon rainforest.
2.

a software program that allows a user to view and manage files on a computer

Example:
I used Windows Explorer to organize my documents.
The file explorer crashed, and I lost my unsaved work.
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