Nansen

American  

[nan-suhn, nahn-suhn] / ˈnæn sən, ˈnɑn sən /

noun

1. Fridtjof 1861–1930, Norwegian Arctic explorer, zoologist, and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1922.

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Nansen British  

/ ˈnænsən /

noun

1. Fridtjof (ˈfridjɔf). 1861–1930, Norwegian arctic explorer, statesman, and scientist. He crossed Greenland (1888–89) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1893–96), attaining a record 86° 14′ N (1895). He was the League of Nations' high commissioner for refugees (1920–22): Nobel peace prize 1922

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Example Sentences

“If the rebalancing was to be legitimate, it would have been announced beforehand,” said Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at crypto analytics firm Nansen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

But it might not translate into an immediate rally, said Jake Kennis, senior research analyst at crypto analytics platform Nansen.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

Moreover, Prof Arild Moe, from Norwegian research group Fridtjof Nansen Institute, says the entire cold rush of the Arctic was based on exaggerated assumptions.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

I flew to Ushuaia, Argentina, and boarded the Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Fridtjof Nansen for a 10-day cruise down to Antarctica in late December and arrived in the White Continent just before the new year.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2024

In Farthest North, Nansen describes a number of amusing incidents with these animals.

From Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young by Bull, Jacob B.