Definition: Meaning of, Livingstone, Dr David in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈlɪvɪŋstən ˈdeɪvɪd /
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(1813-73) a Scottish MISSIONARY (= someone who goes to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity) and EXPLORER of Africa. He was the first European to see the ZAMBEZI River and the VICTORIA FALLS . A JOURNALIST called Henry Morton STANLEY, who did not know Livingstone, went to look for him. When they met he said, "Dr Livingstone, I presume". People sometimes say this as a joke when they meet someone.