A Portuguese explorer refers to an individual from Portugal who traveled and explored new lands during the Age of Exploration, usually in search of trade routes or resources.
Related terms
Age of Exploration: This term refers to the period from the 15th to 17th centuries when European explorers ventured into unknown territories worldwide.
Trade routes: These were established paths used by merchants and explorers for trading goods between different regions.
Colonization: The process by which a country establishes settlements and exerts political and economic control over another region or territory.