Diaz

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Definition

Proper noun A Portuguese explorer of the late 15th century, Bartolomeu Dias (anglicized as Diaz), notable for being the first European navigator to sail around the southern tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope, in 1488. This voyage proved the viability of a sea route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean, paving the way for future trade with Asia.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The voyage of Diaz was a major milestone in the Age of Discovery.
    • Before Vasco da Gama reached India, Diaz had already rounded the Cape of Good Hope.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Age of Diaz": A term sometimes used to refer to the period of Portuguese maritime exploration he helped initiate.
    • Scholars study the Age of Diaz to understand early European expansion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dias: The original Portuguese spelling of the explorer's surname.
  • Bartolomeu Dias: The full name of the explorer.
Synonyms
  • Navigator: A person who directs the route of a ship.
  • Explorer: A person who travels to unfamiliar regions to make discoveries.
Related Phrases
  • "To round the Cape": To successfully navigate around the Cape of Good Hope, an achievement first credited to Diaz.
    • Many ships attempted to round the Cape after Diaz proved it was possible.
Noun
  1. Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)

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