discoverer
Translation
discoverer
Examples
He was the discoverer of the new planet.
He was the discoverer of the new planet.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a person who finds (sth.). He was the discoverer of the new planet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: explorer, pioneer, inventor
Etymology
From the verb 'discover' plus the agent noun suffix '-er', meaning 'one who discovers'.
Memory Tips
Remember that the '-er' suffix often denotes a person who does the action of the verb.