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Stefansson

biographical name

Ste·​fans·​son ˈste-fən-sən How to pronounce Stefansson (audio)
Vil*hjal*mur ˈvil-ˌyau̇l-mər How to pronounce Stefansson (audio) 1879–1962 American (Canadian-born) explorer

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“Stefansson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Stefansson. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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